In re C.B. CA4/2

BACKGROUND

I. Prior Dependency Cases

Mother claimed that she did not know she was pregnant with B.B. until January

31, 2020. She tested positive for methamphetamines and amphetamines the following

day. Less than two weeks later, Mother gave birth to B.B. and tested negative for all

2 substances. The following month, B.B. was removed from Mother because of Mother’s

history of substance abuse and unstable housing. B.B. was removed from Father because

of concerns including substance abuse, unstable housing, and his child welfare history for

general neglect.

Both parents participated in reunification services. The parents were referred to

random drug testing but attempted to “dictate who and what they would do regarding

their drug test[s].” When the testing office refused to comply, the parents would leave.

Mother completed parenting classes, and she failed to complete individual counseling.

Mother did not submit to a hair follicle test. She was discharged from her substance

abuse program for noncompliance. Mother said that she could not participate in drug

tests through the program, claiming that she had to work, but other documentation

showed that Mother was…