National Child Welfare Association

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February 23, 2009 Issues of Fairness and Justice the Subject of National Indian Child Welfare Conference

October 22, 2008 Indian Child Welfare Leadership Honored at NCAI Reception

September 23, 2008 Congress Passes Landmark Child Welfare Bill

September 22, 2008 House Bill on Child Welfare Reform Passes

June 24, 2008 House of Representatives Passes Child Welfare Bill That Includes Tribal Foster Care Funding

January 25, 2008 American Indian Child Welfare Advocate Appointed by HHS Secretary Leavitt to National Advisory Council

January 11, 2008 OJJDP Awards Grant to Prevent Child Victimization of American Indian Children

December 11, 2007 American Indian and Alaska Native Children, Families Involved in Foster Care Honored at Washington Event

October 24, 2007 American Legion Foundation Awards Grant to National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) for Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit

August 8, 2007 Newly Introduced Legislation Could Provide Nation's Tribes With Equal Access to Federal Foster Care Funding

August 8, 2007 Indian Children and Family Service Training Topics and Dates Released by National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)

February, 2007 New Report Shows 35,000 Fewer Abused and Neglected Children Eligible for Federal Foster Care Support in 2005, Increasing Burden on States

September 26, 2006 Congress Reauthorizes Child Protection Program, Increases Tribal Funding

June 22, 2006 NICWA Executive Director Testifies Before House Ways and Means Committee

June 12, 2006 Charity Golf Tournament Bolsters NICWA's Advocacy

March 23, 2005 Senator Smith Introduces Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Bill