In re A.W. CA2/1
Nicole R. (mother) appeals from the juvenile court’s order under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26 terminating her parental rights as to her daughter A.W. Mother claims the juvenile court and respondent Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) failed to investigate adequately her claim of possible Indian heritage, as required under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.) and its corresponding provisions under California law (see § 224 et seq.). We agree with mother. DCFS failed to interview family members identified as potentially having relevant information, and did not inquire further as to certain specific claims made by mother. We conditionally reverse the juvenile court’s order and remand for the limited purpose of complying with ICWA.
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