HHS Announces Notice of Public Rulemaking for New ICWA Data Elements and Tribal Consultation
HHS Announces Notice of Public Rulemaking for New ICWA Data Elements and Tribal Consultation On February 22, 2024, the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish new data elements that track key...
ICWA Compliance Summary and Review of Existing Literature
The ICWA Compliance Summary and Review of Existing Literature is an overview of existing tools and research regarding compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Within this policy brief are findings compiled into two categories involving systemic reviews of existing studies on ICWA compliance and checklists, methods, and frameworks for measuring ICWA compliance.
Bridging Systems for Kinship Families
NICWA and the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network are thrilled to roll out a unique opportunity for one tribe to work with the nation’s leading experts on relative caregiver/kinship families, all free of charge.
How Relative Caregivers Can Advocate for Relative Native Children in State Child Welfare Agency Custody
How Relative Caregivers Can Advocate for Relative Native Children in State Child Welfare Agency Custody Extended family members and close family friends, sometimes in a fictive kin role, are important resources to families encountering the child welfare system due to...
Take Action! Written Comments to Both NPRMs in HHS’s Child Welfare Package are Due
Help us take a stand for Native children by voicing the importance of keeping them safe, healthy, and connected to their families, communities, and cultures. Join us in submitting comments on two important Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) impacting Native children, youth, and families. Comments can be filed online and are due by Monday, November 27.
Uniform Law Commission Considers Uniform State ICWA Law
NICWA issues comments regarding the development of a uniform state ICWA law.
NICWA News Fall 2023
NICWA News is the quarterly newsletter for NICWA members and donors. Email membership@nicwa.org to for questions about membership. For reprint requests, additional copies, or other information, contact us at info@nicwa.org.
NICWA and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Partner to Relentlessly Advocate for the Needs of Native Children and Their Families
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) announced a generous three-year $450,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
NICWA Statement on HHS Regulations Impacting Native Children, Youth, and Families
Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced three new sets of regulations that will provide more opportunities for tribes and states to develop licensing standards for relative care providers.
Kinship Services in Tribal Child Welfare Policy Toolkit
The Kinship Services in Child Welfare Policy Toolkit, Policy Issues Overview and Guidance for Policy Language, examines issues for consideration in policies and procedures with trauma-informed policy guidance to support the development of tribally specific child welfare policy.