In re F.T. CA3
The minor came to the attention of the Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (Department) when both he and mother tested positive for methamphetamine at his birth. Mother had reportedly been abusing illegal drugs for several years. Father, who also had a history of substance abuse, was present when the minor was born. He claimed mother had been sober for two years and he did not know she had not obtained prenatal care stating, “I don’t live with her so I can’t make sure that she goes to her appointments. That’s not my job.” The minor’s two older siblings had also tested positive for illegal substances at their births and were declared dependents of the juvenile court. The parents were provided with reunification services but failed to participate or to reunify with the siblings and their parental rights were eventually terminated as to those children.
The parents’ plan was for the minor to reside with father, who lived separately from mother.
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