Mission, Vision, Philosophy
Our Mission
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is dedicated to the well-being of all American Indian children and families.
Our Vision
Every Indian child must have access to community-based, culturally appropriate services that help them grow up safe, healthy, and spiritually strong - free from abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation, and the damaging effects of substance abuse.
Our Philosophy
NICWA was created for the following stated principles:
- To protect the most valuable resource of Indian people - Indian children.
- To promote safe, healthy and culturally strong environments for Indian kids.
- To promote the spiritual strength of Indian children and a positive cultural identity.
- To be a strong voice for the needs of Indian children and Indian child welfare programs nationwide.
- To advocate for and facilitate the proper implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
- To promote the provision of effective services to Indian children by child welfare workers.
- To provide technical assistance for and information sharing among Indian child welfare programs.
- To provide education and leadership opportunities for Indian child welfare workers.