In re Jaquelyn M.
Mother appeals from the juvenile courts orders terminating her parental rights under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26 and denying her petition under section 388. Mother argues that there was insufficient evidence to support the juvenile court findings in denying her petition. Mother also argues that the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) failed to provide adequate notice under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.). Court reject mothers first argument because the record supports the juvenile courts finding that no change in circumstances warranted the reopening of her reunification plan. Mothers second argument has merit, however, because the record does not contain adequate documentation that DPSS complied with the notice requirements of ICWA. Court reverse the courts decision with directions to effect compliance with ICWA.
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