In re Angela R. CA2/3
Angela and Richard were born in August 2019. Both children tested positive for amphetamines and heroin at birth and experienced symptoms of withdrawal thereafter. Mother reported being homeless and using drugs daily during her pregnancy. Father disclosed a prior gang affiliation and an extensive criminal history related to drug use.
Two days after the children’s birth, mother discharged herself from the hospital against medical advice. Neither mother nor father left an address or any contact information other than cell phone numbers. A children’s social worker (CSW) tried to contact both parents the following day, but the parents had their phones turned off and did not return the phone calls.
DCFS obtained an expedited removal order for the children when they were three days old. Upon their release from the hospital, the infants were placed with foster parents who continued to care for them throughout these proceedings and are the prospective adoptive parents.
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