In re Baby Boy P. CA2/7
Stephanie P. (Mother) appeals from the order terminating her parental rights to 21-month-old Baby Boy P. under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. Mother’s sole contention on appeal is that the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (the Department) and the juvenile court failed to comply with the inquiry and notice provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.; ICWA) and related California law.
The juvenile court found ICWA did not apply as to either Mother or Father (Alfredo C.) based on the parents’ denials of Indian ancestry. However, the Department failed to inquire of any extended family members whether Baby Boy was or may be an Indian child, including the maternal grandfather, maternal aunt, and maternal uncle, each of whom was interviewed by the Department.
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