"S.R. and Baby Girl R. were transported by ambulance to a hospital shortly after
S.R. gave birth in a homeless encampment. The identity of Baby Girl R.’s father is
unknown. S.R. informed hospital staff she was unaware of her pregnancy and was using
methamphetamines daily. Baby Girl R. tested positive for the drug and exhibited
withdrawal symptoms. The hospital placed S.R. on an involuntary psychiatric hold as
she displayed paranoia, delusions, and aggression. When the hospital discharged S.R. a
few days later, she returned to the homeless encampment and left Baby Girl R. at the
hospital. . . .
Despite diligent search efforts, the Department was unable to locate S.R. after she
left the hospital."
Man.
It's been over a year now, by the way, and they still haven't found the mother.
There's at least some potential good news, though. They originally placed Baby Girl R. in foster care. But while the present appeal was pending, the trial court apparently placed her with her maternal grandparents.
So at least there's some hope there.
