In re Cliffton B.
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In this 2000 case, the court upheld the termination of parental rights, citing the mother’s ongoing substance abuse and failure to reunify despite services and support offered by the county.

2000 | State Juristiction

In re Cliffton B.

Keywords parental rights termination; substance abuse; child welfare; reunification services; court case; 2000 case law; termination of parental rights; child protection; county services; family court
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Case Summary

The 2000 judicial decision affirmed the severance of parental rights based on the documented, persistent substance misuse by the mother and her subsequent noncompliance with reunification efforts, notwithstanding the provision of county-sponsored services and support.

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Case Summary

The court's 2000 ruling affirmed the termination of parental rights based on the mother's persistent substance abuse and her failure to achieve reunification, even with the provision of county-sponsored services and support.

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Case Summary

The court ruled in 2000 to end the parents' rights. The decision was based on the mother's continued drug use and her failure to get her life back together, even with the help the county offered.

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The Case of the Mom and the Kids

The court decided to let the government take over as parents. The mom had a problem with drugs and didn't get better even though the county tried to help.

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96 Cal.Rptr.2d 778 (2000)

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