If she is 25, then she does not qualify as a qualifying child. As you posted above, they have to be under 24 and a full time student, unless they are permanently and totally disabled. She would however be considered a Qualifying Relative.
California follows the same rules as the IRS for Head of Household and Dependents. You would need to contact the FTB to find out why they changed your status.
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