Projects - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Overview of the law with commentary – See ICWA Conference materials.
- Department of Interior ICWA Guideline
- Federal Statute: 25 USC§§ 1901, et seq.
- Federal Regulations: 25 CFR Part 23
- Guidelines for State Courts: Indian Child Custody Proceedings
- New York Statutes: Social Services Law § 2 & § 39
- New York Regulations: 18 NYCRR 431.18; 428.9, 430.11; 430.12 (as of April 2008)
ICWA list of Clan Mother consultants
NYS Office of Children & Family Services
- Guide to Compliance With the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act in New York State
- Indian Child Welfare Act Compliance Desk Aid
- A Proud Heritage: Native American Services in New York State
Indian Child Welfare Act: What Parents' Attorneys Need to Know
ICWA Contact Database
A new resource aims to utilize technology to help agencies and organizations meet legislative requirements necessary for Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) compliance. Ayazuta, which means "connect" in the Lakota language, is a comprehensive source for up-to-date and searchable ICWA contact information. The database is updated every 6 months to include:- Downloadable ICWA Tribal contact data
- Information on qualified ICWA expert witnesses
- Other resources searchable by Tribe name, State, or keyword
To view these tools and more, visit: