The provisions of ICWA are explained in non-legal language and presented in the order in which a child welfare worker might encounter them in an ICWA case. The course features sample case …

Our training institutes offer affordable professional development to keep you updated in the evolving field of child welfare.

Every year, from August to March, we recruit a broad range of partners to help underwrite this critical training event.

Each year, we offer training and professional development opportunities for those interested in child welfare and related fields. We empower Native communities by offering culturally …

Upon completion of this training institute, participants will: Understand the historic relationship between Indian children and the United States child welfare policies that led to the enactment …

Enacted in 1978, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) responded to the crisis of the forced removal of Native children from their families and communities at alarming rates of 25%–35%, …

ICWA Quick Resource Guide te child welfare systems. These resources are specific to the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act (24 U.S.C. § 1901 et. seq.), which applies in state …

Introductions Overview History of ICWA and current need for ICWA • Activity • Federal policy and its effects on Indian children, families, and tribes • Current status of Indian children in state …

Jan 1, 2018 · “ICWA” stands for the Indian Child Welfare Act, which is a federal law passed in 1978. ICWA was enacted in response to the alarmingly high number of Native children being …

The National Indian Child Welfare Association’s (NICWA) website is a good place to learn about current federal legislation, administrative regulations, budget issues, and court cases that …