National Child Welfare Association
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National Indian Child Welfare Association

Protecting our Children. Preserving our Culture.

NICWA improves the lives of American Indian children and families. Learn more.

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NICWA provides training and support for the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA).

ICWA helps keep American Indian children with American Indian families.
Family Resources

Research

NICWA conducts research to support effective policy-making and strengthen services for American Indian children.

Training & Certification

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NICWA offers Tribal Child Welfare Worker certification.

On-site Technical Assistance

NICWA can help you improve child welfare and children's mental health services.

ICWA Online Training Course

NICWA provides training and support for child welfare workers working on ICWA cases.

News & Events

27th Annual Conference

April 19 - 22, 2009 - Reno, NV

Call for Artists!

Funding Opportunity

Circles of Care IV RFA Released
Circles of Care IV Webinar Information

Action Alert

Click here to support the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007.

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