In re Selina C. CA2/2
Dario C. (father) filed a petition for extraordinary writ (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.452) challenging an order of the dependency court denying him family reunification services with his daughter Selina and setting a hearing pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. We deny the petition.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
At the time the detention report was filed in this matter (Oct. 31, 2016), Erica G. (mother) had eight previous dependency referrals and two open cases. She had three children, the younger two (Stephen and Selina) with Father. Selina was born in October 2016, and her older brother Stephen was born in April 2015.
Prior dependency court proceeding
The day after Stephen’s birth in April 2015, allegations of general neglect and caretaker absence were substantiated. Both mother and Stephen tested positive for amphetamines. Father, who had a lengthy criminal record, was absent due to incarceration. A section 300 petition was sustained as to S
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