Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Family Services Department announced as tribal partner for Bridging Systems for Kinship Families initiative!
We are thrilled to announce Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Family Services Department as our tribal partner selected through a competitive process for the Network’s two-year, intensive Bridging Systems for Kinship Families initiative! In collaboration with the tribe,...
Department of Interior Releases Federal Indian Boarding School Investigative Report Vol. II
Department of Interior Releases Federal Indian Boarding School Investigative Report Vol. II On July 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the release of the second and final report of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The second...
NICWA News Summer 2024
Quarterly Newsletter 2024 Summer NICWA News "Belonging" 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 NICWA's Executive Director Dear NICWA...
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
On July 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the release of the second and final report of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The second report follows the initial report and recommendations from May 11, 2022.
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...