In re Charles B.
Appellant is the mother of seven-year-old Charles B., a dependent child of the juvenile court. Mother appeals from an order terminating her parental rights. (Welf. & Inst. Code, 366.26.) She contends that termination of her parental rights would substantially interfere with Charless relationships with his siblings, and that the juvenile court erred by denying her request for an updated adoption assessment. Court disagree with these contentions for the reasons set forth below.
Mother also contends that respondent Contra Costa County Department of Children and Family Services (Department) and the juvenile court did not comply with the notice provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.). Court agree with this contention and reverse. Based on the information in the record on appeal that was before the juvenile court at the time it reviewed the sufficiency of the ICWA notice, the court erred by finding the notice was sufficient. Court order a limited remand, as court explain below.
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