Designed to guide interested Tribes through the basics of Title IV-E, this brief user-friendly module allows users to explore the federal funding option at their own pace and learn more about potential benefits and challenges that may be encountered. Interactive tools...
Uploaded on Jan 19, 2011 Follow the Spirit of ICWA The American Indian Enhancement Project is an effort of the California Disproportionality Project, a Breakthrough Series Collaborative (BSC) resourced through the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the California Department...
Learn about how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and child welfare are a natural fit. Developed for tribal leaders and social service agencies, this resources explains the benefits of GIS mapping and ways tribes can use this technology to keep children connected...
The Guide for Drafting or Revising Tribal Civil Dependency and Related Laws is designed to assist Native nations in drafting or revising their civil dependency laws as part of the development or reform of their child welfare system. Topics covered range from...
Tribal STAR, in collaboration with the California Department of Social Services, and CalSWEC (California Social Work Education Center) has released it’s latest eLearning ICWA Introduction. This eLearning is required to be viewed by all new hire social...
Throughout the federal government, there is a push to use and build evidence to improve effectiveness of programs in human services. The Permanency Innovations Initiative (PII) combines implementation science and rigorous evaluation and responds to the need for more...
Discusses the changes that are taking place in the field of behavioral health, particularly among tribal communities. Explores prevention, trauma and justice, health reform, and other issues important to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Resource...
In social work, our focus is often on “helping” youth. However, our practice experience is filled with examples of how “helping” can silence youth voice, albeit with the best intentions. The value, power, and importance of youth voice cannot be understated. The lack...
Provides suggestions for child welfare systems to recruit families for Native American children in foster care. This tip sheet highlights the importance of effective recruitment strategies as a way to support efforts to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act and...
