Achieving Permanency for American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Lessons from Tribal Traditions

Author Abstract: “In this article, I explore the concept of permanency in child welfare proceedings involving American Indian and Alaska Native children: a population that is still over-represented among the nation’s foster children, despite the strides of the...

A Primer on Title IV-E Funding for Child Welfare

Title IV-E of the Social Security Act is the largest federal funding stream for child welfare activities. This brief highlights how states use it. Resource Link: A Primer on Title IV-E Funding for Child Welfare Author: Child Trends Date:...

Lessons Learned From the YTSA Open Custom Adoption Program

Author abstract: “Following a historic meeting of staff with Alberta Children’s Services and the Yellowhead Tribal Services Agency (YTSA) a pilot program, the YTSA Open Custom Adoption Program was developed. The agency initially researched existing...

A Discussion Paper on Indigenous Custom Adoption Part 2: Honouring Our Caretaking Traditions

Author abstract: “This paper forms Part 2 of a two-part discussion paper. Part 1 outlined a short history of adoption in Canada, examined the impact of forced, closed, and external adoptions on Indigenous adoptees and families, and traced the move toward more...

A Discussion Paper on Indigenous Custom Adoption Part 1: Severed Connections – Historical Overview of Indigenous Adoption in Canada.

Author abstract: “This paper forms Part 1 of a two-part discussion paper on Indigenous custom adoption. Zeroing in on the entangled histories of adoption and colonization, it outlines a short history of adoption in Canada, examines the impact of forced, closed,...