In re B.F.
Defendant S.F. (mother) appeals from the juvenile courts order pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26[1] terminating her parental rights to her daughter, B.F., and finding B.F. suitable for adoption. Mother contends the juvenile court erred by terminating parental rights because she presented evidence sufficient to support the exception to adoption under section 366.26, subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i) (beneficial relationship exception). Mother also contends the trial courts finding that the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) (ICWA) did not apply was erroneous because notice to the tribes was inadequate. Court conclude the juvenile court did not abuse its discretion by terminating mothers parental rights to B.F. and placing the child for adoption. However, we reverse the order terminating parental rights and remand for further proceedings to determine whether respondent Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (Department) complied with the notice provisions of ICWA.
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