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Projects - Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)


Overview of the law with commentary – See ICWA Conference materials.

ICWA list of Clan Mother consultants

NYS Office of Children & Family Services

ICWA Guide, NARF

Indian Child Welfare Act: What Parents' Attorneys Need to Know

Assistant Secretary Washburn Announces Revised Guidelines to Ensure that Native Children and Families Receive the Full Protection of the Indian Child Welfare Act

 

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:

www.ayazuta.com

Department of Interior ICWA Guideline

Assistant Secretary Washburn Announces Revised Guidelines to Ensure that Native Children and Families Receive the Full Protection of the Indian Child Welfare Act

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