This library contains over 200 articles and resources relevant to tribal child welfare, gathered from a wide variety of sources.
It also includes all of the products developed by the Capacity Building Center for Tribes that you see featured on this website. We hope you find what you need!
Materials here not created by the Capacity Building Center for Tribes are for reference and not necessarily endorsed by the Children’s Bureau.
Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs and Richard Two Dogs share information about the Lakota Worldview, describing the four stages of life recognized in the Lakota community and the ceremonies that accompany each stage. These ceremonies are believed to contribute to a...
Conducting a home study with families who wish to serve as resource homes for tribal children is an important part of the child welfare process and a skill that is developed over time with practice. This webinar provides an in-depth overview of how to conduct a...
“Lakota Worldview: The Interrupted Journey” describes the four stages of life recognized in the Lakota community and what happens when imbalance and disruptions happen in each stage from childhood through returning to the spirit world.
This webinar discussed how geographic information systems (GIS) can help strengthen practice and inform policy in tribal child welfare agencies. Mapping child welfare data can provide meaningful analysis of where to direct resources and build services to meet the...
We know that many tribal child welfare professionals work outside of their offices or in different circumstances. This tip sheet offers quick and helpful suggestions for keeping your information protected, with links to assistance.
A trauma-informed approach to child welfare supports the health and well-being of workers and the children and families being served. This is the second webinar in a trauma and resiliency series offered by the Center for Tribes. We look at the science behind...
This webinar focused on building a trauma lens that lends itself to utilizing a trauma-informed approach when providing services to American Indian children and families involved in child welfare. A trauma-informed child welfare system is defined and participants...
Making mindfulness practices an integral part of the culture, structure and practice of child welfare organizations results in reduced stress, increased capacity to engage with families and better outcomes for families. This app provides tips and...
The Capacity Building Center for Tribes presents a unique opportunity to learn from the experiences of the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the nation’s first to address child welfare and native people. These two brief videos can...
