In re A.G. CA4/1
D.G. (Mother) appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating her parental rights to her daughter at the hearing pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. She contends the court applied an incorrect legal standard in determining the parental-benefit exception to adoption did not apply. Specifically, she contends the court improperly focused on whether Mother held a parental role and had overcome the protective issues that led to dependency, factors which have been disapproved by the California Supreme Court in In re Caden C. (2021) 11 Cal.5th 614 (Caden C.). Mother also contends reversal is required because the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (Agency) failed to comply with the inquiry requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.)
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