In re M.S. CA2/1

BACKGROUND

A. Prior Dependency Proceedings Four prior section 300 petitions concerning four of Mother’s other children were sustained in 2007 and 2009. In January 2007, a section 300 petition concerning sibling T.F. was sustained based on gang activity at Mother’s residence and her “mental and emotional problems, including a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,” and based on her failure to take prescribed psychotropic medication. In 2009, a section 300 petition was sustained concerning sibling T.S. based on domestic violence between Mother and her male companion and based on Mother’s substance abuse history. Reunification services were bypassed.

1 Unless indicated otherwise, statutory references are to

the Welfare and Institutions Code.

2 Also in 2009, a petition was sustained regarding sibling D.F. after the child was born with a positive toxicology screen for methamphetamines. Neither parent was granted reunification services, and their parental rights were terminated. A 2009 petition regarding sibling H.F. was also sustained based on Mother’s substance abuse, which included current abuse of methamphetamine and opiates, her drug use while pregnant, and…