In re M.C. CA4/3
T.L. (Mother) is the mother of M.C., who was born and taken into protective custody in April 2014. The Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA) took protective custody of M.C. after Mother was arrested on a warrant for not reporting a past criminal charge to her probation officer and for narcotics use.
Mother appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating parental rights under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. Mother contends (1) the juvenile court did not comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.) (ICWA) and (2) the juvenile court erred by finding the section 366.26, subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) benefit exception (the parental benefit exception) did not apply. S.L., who is M.C.’s maternal cousin, appeals from the order denying his request for placement under the relative preference of section 361.3. S.L. contends the juvenile court erred by not having him evaluated for placement under section 361.3, subdivision (a) and by den
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