In re Audrey H. CA2/5

I. INTRODUCTION

This case began as a dependency matter in Riverside County Juvenile Court. It was processed by the Riverside County authorities and later transferred to Los Angeles County. R.H., the father, and Cynthia M., the mother, appeal from the Los Angeles County Juvenile Court’s order terminating parental rights as to the child, Audrey H. The parents contend the Department of Children and Family Services (the department) failed to demonstrate the child was adoptable under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26.1 The father also argues the parental relationship exception to adoption applied. The parents finally contend inadequate notice was provided as required under the Indian Child Welfare Act. We affirm the orders under review.

II. BACKGROUND

A. Procedural Background

On October 26, 2009, the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services- Child Protective Services filed a dependency petition with the juvenile court in that county concerning the child. The petition alleges the child was at a substantial risk of serious physical harm under section 300, subdivision (b). The petition alleges: Cynthia M. abused alcohol and was found intoxicated by Inglewood…