In re Alexis L. CA2/7
Opinion
Opinion
Segal, J.
INTRODUCTION
Neomi V. appeals from the juvenile court’s jurisdiction findings and disposition orders declaring her four children dependent children of the court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivisions (a), (b)(1), and (j).1 Neomi argues the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and the court failed to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.) (ICWA) and related California law. First, she contends the Department failed to contact extended family members of the children’s fathers to inquire about their possible Indian ancestry. That part of her appeal is moot. Second, she contends certain notices sent to the Pascua Yaqui tribe did not include information about the children’s maternal great-grandmother. We agree those notices were deficient and conditionally reverse the findings and orders and remand with directions to the court to ensure the Department complies with ICWA and related California law.
Undesignated statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code.