In re Zechariah W.
L.F. (mother) appeals from an order terminating parental rights to her child, Zechariah W. (minor), and choosing adoption as the permanent plan. (Welf. & Inst. Code, 366.26.) The parties agree the order must be reversed because the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) failed to provide adequate notice of the proceedings pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA). (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) The DCFS urges this court to limit remand to consideration of the ICWA issue. Mother urges this court to reverse the order terminating parental rights, vacate the findings and orders of the juvenile court, and unconditionally remand the matter with specific directions, including a direction to conduct a new section 366.26 hearing. Court reverse and remand with directions solely to ensure compliance with ICWA.
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