Below are links to some organizations involved in Indian Child Welfare
National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA):
A private, non-profit, membership organization based in Portland,
Oregon dedicated to the well-being of American Indian children and
families.
National Child Welfare Resource Center for Tribes,
A service of the Administration for Children & Families, U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services: Serves as a focal point for
coordinated training and technical assistance for tribes.
Child Welfare Information Gateway,
A service of the Administration for Children & Families, U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services: Provides access to print and
electronic publications, websites, databases, and online learning tools
for improving child welfare practice, including resources that can be
shared with families.
Tribal STAR (Successful Transitions for Adult Readiness),
a program of the San Diego State University School of Social Work,
Academy for Professional Excellence: Provides technical assistance to
tribes, tribal programs, county social workers working with Tribal
foster youth and all others who work with Tribal youth.
National Resource Center for Child Protective Services (NRCCPS):
One of 10 national resource centers funded by the Children’s Bureau,
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide free on-site
training and technical assistance to State and Tribal child welfare
agencies.
A Practical Guide to the Indian Child Welfare Act,
Native American Rights Fund: A publication intended to answer questions
and provide comprehensive information on the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Casey Family Programs: National foundation focused on improving and ultimately reducing foster care in the United States.
Ayazuta:
Provides a searchable database of ICWA contact information, qualified
ICWA expert witnesses, and other resources searchable by Tribe name,
State, or keyword. Some services are available by subscription ($$).
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges:
Headquartered at the Univerisy of Nevada, Reno, this judicial
membership organization provides resources such as training, technical
assistance, and research to assist family courts.
National Child Welfare Resource Center on Legal and Judicial Issues,
a service of the American Bar Association Center on Children and the
Law: Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance on all
legal and judicial aspects of the child welfare system, including
federal law, court improvement, agency and court collaboration,
permanency planning, legal representation, and other emerging child
welfare issues.Tribal
Court Clearinghouse,
a project of the Tribal Law and Policy Institute: A resource for tribal
justice systems and others involved in the enhancement of justice in
Indian country. The website includes an information resource that links
to online materials related to the Indian Child Welfare Act.Cal-ICWA: An advocacy association that promotes ICWA compliance in California.
Indian Child Welfare Program, Minneapolis American Indian Center: Provides services to Indian families experiencing difficulties with the social welfare system.
The Indian Child Welfare Act Law Center:
A non-profit, legal services organization that provides legal
representation for those who are involved in legal matters governed by
the ICWA.
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