In re S.D.
Filed 7/6/06 In re S.D. CA3
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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT
(Shasta)
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| In re S.D., a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law. | |
| SHASTA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. D.D., Defendant and Appellant. |
C051922
(Super. Ct. No. 2175702)
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D.D. (appellant), the mother of S.D. (the minor), appeals from the juvenile court's order terminating appellant's parental rights. (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 366.26, 395; further section references are to this code unless otherwise specified.) She contends the court's finding that it is likely the minor will be adopted was not supported by substantial evidence. We disagree and shall affirm the order.
FACTS
In March 1997, the Riverside County Juvenile Court adjudged the minor a dependent child of the court. In September 1998, that court found long-term foster care was the appropriate permanent plan for the minor. In November 1998, the Shasta County Juvenile Court accepted a transfer of the dependency proceedings from Riverside County. On August 20, 1999, the Shasta County Department of Social Services (DSS) filed a report stating that appellant had a history of controlled substance abuse and that the minor, who showed signs of emotional damage, was removed from parental custody in March 1998. The minor had been returned to appellant's custody in May 1998, and remained there for nearly three months, until appellant was arrested for child endangerment and public drunkenness. Although the minor had no significant health problems, DSS described her as â€
