In re Ivan E.
Kumeyaay Indians as a result of his mother's ancestry. He is placed with a maternal relative who is also a member of the tribe, and the tribe supports the placement. Ivan's father, Antonio M., claimed Indian heritage through the Potawatomi tribe. At the detention hearing, the court ordered the Agency to provide notice to the Viejas and Potawatomi tribes. Antonio later claimed Indian heritage through the Navajo tribe. At the June 2006 six month review hearing, the court found Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) notice was given.
Antonio appeals the judgment terminating his parental rights. His opening briefs contend the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (the Agency) did not comply with the notice provisions of ICWA and the juvenile court did not make a finding pursuant to title 25 United States Code section 1912(f). The judgment terminating parental rights is reversed.
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