In re Leanna L.
A.A. (mother) appeals from a Welfare and Institutions[1]Code section 366.26 order terminating parental rights to her children Leanna L., L.L., and A.M.A. (the children). Mother claims that the San Bernardino Department of Childrens Services (the department) failed to properly give notice to Native American tribes in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) Court agree with mothers claim that the department failed to give the tribes adequate information regarding the paternal grandmother. Therefore, Court conditionally vacate the judgment and remand the matter to the juvenile court with directions to order compliance with the ICWA notice provisions.[



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