In re Ernesto D. CA2/4
Ernesto D. III (father) appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating his parental rights over his five children, Ernesto IV, Damian, Darlene, Ruby, and Ryder, under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. Father’s sole contention on appeal is that the juvenile court and the Los Angeles County Department of Family and Children Services (DCFS) failed to comply with the inquiry requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.) (ICWA). We agree and conditionally affirm the order terminating his parental rights, and remand the matter with directions to ensure DCFS complies with the provisions of ICWA and related state law.
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