In re F.G.

Filed 4/21/06 In re F.G. CA1/2

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION TWO

Flaviano G., Jr., appeals from what he characterizes as an order terminating his reunification services pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.21, subdivision (e).^[1] He contends the juvenile court erred in finding he had received reasonable reunification services. We dismiss the appeal as moot, because the juvenile court in fact continued appellant's reunification services.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE AND FACTS

On October 12, 2004, the San Mateo County Human Services Agency (Agency) filed a petition alleging that F. G., born in October 2004, came within the provisions of section 300, subdivision (b). It was alleged that the mother had admitted an approximately seven-year history of substance abuse for which she had not received treatment and had failed to obtain prenatal care; that both mother and baby tested positive for methamphetamine at the time of the baby's birth and the baby was suffering drug withdrawal symptoms; and that the baby's two half siblings had been residing with relatives for several years because the mother's substance abuse problems interfered with her ability to care for the children. Appellant was listed on the petition as an alleged father, residing at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City.

The detention report stated that F. G. was in the Natal Intensive Care Unit and would be placed in a medically fragile shelter care home upon release. The social worker found the mother â€