A compilation of targeted resources for tribal child welfare professionals focused on engaging and supporting fathers. Resource Link: Engaging and Supporting Native Fathers Author: Center for Tribes Date:...
In 2007, The Tribal Law and Policy Institute asked members from three Western tribal communities to complete a survey designed to explore their perceptions of meth use in Indian Country. The resulting impacts this emerging epidemic has had on child maltreatment,...
Introduction: “Tribes are increasingly developing systems to provide advocates for tribal children. These children may be placed with non-birth parents in out of home placements, or they may be in home but require assistance to insure that their childhood needs are...
Author Abstract: “This paper explores American Indian fathering in the Dakota nation with an emphasis on cultural accuracy. Focus groups and census data suggest father absence is a major problem and that efforts should provide positive male role models. Life...
Introduction: “Last year, President Barack Obama launched a nationwide initiative to lift up the lives of Native youth in America, who, for too long, have gone unrecognized for their incredible talents and strengths. The Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) initiative...
