In re K.G. CA2/1
In this dependency case (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 300 et seq.), Ana C. (Mother) appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating her parental rights over her daughters, K.G. (then, seven years old) and Kailani S. (then, two years old). Mother contends we must reverse the order because (1) the court erred in finding the parental-benefit exception to termination of parental rights (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i)) did not apply to her relationship with her daughters, as the court applied an incorrect legal standard, and (2) the court and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) failed to comply with the duty to inquire under section 224.2 whether K.G. or Kailani is or may be an Indian child within the meaning of the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.; (ICWA)). For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the order terminating parental rights and remand the matter for a new section 366.26 hearing and further proceedings regarding ICWA.
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