In re T.L. CA5
On May 14, 2021, the child was taken into protective custody, shortly after his birth, as a result of his parents’ substance abuse and domestic violence problems, and prior history of neglect of the child’s siblings. The agency filed a petition alleging the child was at substantial risk of serious physical harm under section 300, subdivisions (b) and (j). Both parents were interviewed by an agency social worker regarding any potential Indian ancestry on the date the child was placed into protective custody, and both father and W.R (mother), the child’s mother, denied having any Indian ancestry.
At a detention hearing held on May 19, 2021, father was present and appointed counsel while mother did not appear. The report for the detention hearing indicated that the agency inquired about potential relative placement, and it was documented that there were no relatives to consider for placement.
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