NICWA News Spring 2024
NICWA News is the quarterly newsletter for members and donors of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Donate or become a member today to subscribe.
2024 Policy Priorities
Each year, NICWA identifies policy priorities with input from our board, staff, and tribal constituents that will guide our efforts and focus our resources. Our annual priorities reflect our mission, ongoing commitments, and assessment of opportunities to improve services and resources for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families.
Amplifying Tribal Voices: NICWA Testimony for the 26th Annual HHS Tribal Budget Consultation
NICWA provided written testimony before the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for their 26th annual tribal budget and policy consultation. Read more about the consultation and view NICWA’s comments.
MEDIA ADVISORY: NICWA Announces Four Host Sponsors for the 42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) received four $25,000 host sponsor¬ships from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida, and The Pokémon Company International for this year’s 42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, to be held in Seattle, Washington with over 1,800 attendees expected.
National Indian Child Welfare Association Hosts a National Day of Prayer for Native Children
Media Contactmedia@nicwa.org(Portland, Ore., April 1, 2024)—April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) will host the 42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, the premiere national event...
NICWA News Winter 2024
Quarterly Newsletter 2024 Winter NICWA News "ICWA Advocacy: Tribal Leaders Setting Priorities" NICWA News is the quarterly newsletter for members and donors of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Donate or become a member today to subscribe.A Message from...
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...