The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 safeguards Native children’s ties to their families and cultures.
Why it matters: ICWA is the gold standard for child welfare policy that promotes tailored support for Native families.
What’s next: Explore evidence-based practices for active efforts to support Native families and enhance collaboration with tribal governments to strengthen these efforts.
Details: Participants will gain an understanding of the provisions of ICWA and distinguish between reasonable and active efforts. Learn how partnerships with Native organizations increase opportunities for successful family reunification.
Featured speaker:
- David Simmons, Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, National Indian Child Welfare Association
The National Infant-Toddler Court Program was made possible through the support of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $8,400,564 with 0 percent financed from non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
