In re C.B.
Sometime around 2006, C.B.'s parents entered into a relationship. C.B. was born in 2008 and was immediately placed on a hospital hold after he and his mother tested positive for marijuana. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (Agency) filed a petition on C.B.'s behalf. The court designated Earle the presumed father and ordered reunification services for the family, but later terminated the mother's services and awarded Earle full physical and legal custody of C.B.[4] Thereafter, C.B. lived with his parents, three younger brothers, and an older half brother in a series of hotels and shelters. C.B.'s family was the subject of over 50 referrals to the Agency, primarily for general neglect, but also for physical and sexual abuse. At least 21 of the referrals specifically referenced Earle. On multiple occasions, the Agency was unable to contact, or lost contact with, the family during its investigation of a referral. In addition, Earle had reported o
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