Substance Abuse and Child Welfare in American Indian and Alaska Native Families

This handout from the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) highlights the struggle many parents in the child welfare system experience related to substance abuse, disparities in treatment, and disproportionate rates of removal. Resource Link: Substance...

International Advocacy to Help End Violence Against Native Women

The Indian Law Resource Center developed this 2016 guide with the intent of providing information and resources on how to use international advocacy in the work to end violence against Native women and girls.  Resource Link: International Advocacy to Help End...

NCWWI E-Resource list

This 2012 E-Resources List from the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute provides related links to websites, reports, guides and more!  Resource Link: NCWWI E-Resource list Author: Children's Bureau Date: March...

Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth (Healing of the Canoe)

This free prevention-based curriculum covers many important issues, comparing the canoe journey to life’s journey – making good decisions about alcohol, staying safe from suicide, depression, stereotyping, etc – and was developed by the Suquamish Tribe, the Port...

Crossover Issues Relating to the Indian Child Welfare Act and Domestic Violence

This California-specific pamphlet provides useful ICWA-specific information and answers to common questions and concerns families may have regarding ICWA cases when domestic violence is present.   Resource Link: Crossover Issues Relating to the Indian Child...