In re J.H.
Appellant R. H. (mother) appeals from a judgment of the juvenile court terminating parental rights to her twin sons (T-1 and T-2, or the twins) and establishing adoption as their permanent plan. (Welf. & Inst. Code, 366.26.)[1] In a prior appeal (In re R. H. (Apr. 30, 2008, B205619), pursuant to the stipulation of the parties, we conditionally reversed the juvenile court's order of January 23, 2008, terminating parental rights due to a failure to adequately inquire about Indian ancestry pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). We also directed the juvenile court to reinstate the order terminating parental rights if no tribe found that the children fell within the meaning of ICWA within 60 days of notice. Following remand, the juvenile court terminated mother's parental rights. Mother argues that the juvenile court erred by finding compliance with ICWA requirements despite the failure of the department of social services (DSS) to provide the tribes with adequate information, and by reinstating the order terminating parental rights before allowing the tribes the requisite 60 days to respond. Court affirm.
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