R.C. v. Superior Court CA6
D.C. (the minor) was placed in protective custody in April 2016 following his birth. A.L. (Mother) tested positive for amphetamines and methadone at the time she delivered the minor. The minor suffered from respiratory distress and withdrawal symptoms, and he was not released from the hospital until 24 days after his birth.
The Santa Cruz County Human Services Department, real party in interest (Department), filed a petition alleging the failure of Mother and Father to protect and provide support for their children under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (b). It was alleged in the petition that Mother and Father had longstanding untreated substance abuse problems, and that Father had untreated mental health issues. In June 2016, the minor was placed with his paternal grandmother, R.C., petitioner herein (Petitioner).
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