In re Z.R. CA4/2
Mother and Father appeal the juvenile court’s order terminating parental rights of their two sons, Za (born in 2012), and Zy (born in 2013), under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. The parents contend the court committed reversible error by not complying with the notice requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.). The parents argue San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) failed to provide notice to the Blackfeet tribe, and did not attempt to interview the paternal grandmother regarding the family’s Indian ancestry. The parents and CFS agree that the record on appeal fails to show that CFS complied with ICWA notice requirements. The parties therefore request this court to remand this case to the juvenile court for the limited purpose of compliance with ICWA.
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