Opinion ID: 2382556
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Gary's removal immediately following his birth

Text: On April 14, 2008, Barbara gave birth to Gary. Several days later, OCS assumed temporary custody of Gary after receiving a report that Barbara had tested positive for cocaine when she was admitted at the hospital. She denied using drugs when questioned by the investigating social worker at the hospital, and when her drug test was sent to the laboratory, it came back negative. The baby tested negative for cocaine at the hospital, but a meconium test performed several days later came back positive. [3] Leo was in the hospital when the social worker arrived, and Barbara admitted that he had been present during and since Gary's birth. Barbara was homeless at the time and staying on the couches of acquaintances. Based on concerns about substance abuse, domestic violence, and lack of appropriate housing, the social worker assumed custody of Gary and placed him in foster care with Michael.