The purpose of this toolkit is to raise awareness and prevent trafficking of Native youth by educating them on what human trafficking is, available resources, safety tips, and ways to get involved in their communities. Resource Link:...
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children “proactively provides assistance to victims, families, law enforcement, social service agencies, mental health agencies and others when they need help with a missing, exploited, or recovered child.”...
This 2021 summary report and blueprint for action came from a group of tribal leaders, tribal early childhood program administrators, and federal staff discussing coordination issues that impact tribal early childhood programs. This summary provides information on the...
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare offers a well-being indicator tool designed for youth aged 15-21 that have been involved in the child welfare system. An online assessment, visual of the tools components, snapshot, sample planning document, and user...
This article from the Yale Journal of Law and Feminism, examines the standards of ICWA in relation to the rate at which domestic violence survivors lose custody of their children. Abstract: “After the forced separation of Indian families, Congress passed the...
When disasters, emergencies, or crises arise, having a plan in place can make all the difference to the children and families an agency serves. This resource list can help tribal child welfare organizations and tribal governments gather information and prepare for the...
Research shows that child welfare workers experience burnout at a rate higher than those in any other helping profession. The pandemic has only increased the challenges faced every day. The Center for Tribes dedicated time to sharing and practicing self-care...
This episode from the Child Welfare Information Gateway features Kimee Wind-Hummingbird and Alan Rabideau with the National Native Children’s Trauma Center and focuses on ICWA and historical/intergenerational trauma and offers guidance to state workers when...
