thank you for visiting us at the 41st annual protecting our children conference
April 2 – 5, 2023, Reno, Nevada
About Us
The Capacity Building Center for Tribes is a federally funded resource that supports American Indian and Alaska Native child welfare programs that receive Title IV-B or IV-E funding to build staff capacity, strengthen organizational systems, enhance programs, and improve tribal-state working relationships.
The Center offers an array of services, such as products and tools, peer networking activities, and individualized expert consultation.
Services are available at no cost to assist tribal organizations with improving child welfare practice and performance.
Quick Links
cbct on YouTube
View over 40 of the Center’s webinars!
tribal information exchange
Check out over 400 resources designed for tribal child welfare programs and professionals!
Emerging trends in child welfare
Help us create resources that address the emerging needs of people who work in tribal child welfare!
Follow us for resources and trauma-informed practice strategies to support your work!
Try Our App: Mindfulness in Family Assessment
Designed for child welfare professionals, this web-based app provides tips and activities to help incorporate more mindfulness and self-care into daily practice.
Resource Lists
Compiled with thought and care, our resource lists contain curated articles and documents about important topics in the areas of healing and wellness. Here are just a few of what we have to offer on our Tribal Information Exchange.
Find more resources related to indigenous healing, trauma-informed practice, and self-care in the Healing and Wellness section of the Tribal Information Exchange.
Tribal Child Welfare Academies
For more information about our academies, please reach out to Rachel Fore at rachel.fore@du.edu.
The fully-virtual Tribal Child Welfare Leadership Academy is open for registration! Learn more and register today!
Are you interested in working with us?
The Center for Tribes is looking to expand our pool of Subject Matter Experts! If you have the time and interest in working with us, please complete a brief form so we can get in touch with you!
For more information about the Tribal Information Exchange and resources available from the Center for Tribes, please reach out to our staff at cbctresources@maine.edu.