In re J.B. CA2/4
Ashley B. (mother) appeals from the juvenile court's order terminating her parental rights to her child J.B. Mother does not challenge the juvenile court's substantive findings. Instead, mother's sole contention on appeal was that the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (Department) failed to satisfy its duty of initial inquiry under the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.) (ICWA). Specifically, mother contended the Department did not make meaningful efforts to locate and interview her biological mother. We use the past tense because mother filed a concession letter instead of a reply brief. In her letter, she concedes the Department contacted her biological mother and thereby complied with its duty of initial inquiry under ICWA.
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