In re Z.M. CA1/4
This appeal arises from dependency proceedings involving siblings Z.M., a girl born in October 2015, and G.V., a girl born in September 2016. In August 2018, at a hearing held pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26, the juvenile court terminated the parental rights of the girls’ mother, T.P. (Mother), and their presumed father, C.M. (Father), and selected adoption as the permanent plan for both girls.
On appeal, Mother and Father contend the San Francisco Human Services Agency (the Agency) did not comply with the notice, inquiry and other requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act The parents raise only the ICWA issue; neither parent raises any appellate arguments as to the merits of the juvenile court’s decision terminating parental rights. The Agency concedes that its efforts under ICWA were not sufficient and that the case should be remanded to ensure compliance with ICWA. We agree and will conditionally reverse the orders terminating parental rights.
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