As the Trump Administration moves quickly to enact its policy agenda, tribal and urban Native human service programs are already seeing the early effects—and anticipating more to come. Executive orders and directives issued since January 2025 span a wide range of issues, from workforce and federal funding to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and beyond. […]
Media Contact media@nicwa.org (Portland, Ore., March 25, 2025)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is honored to announce the Seminole Tribe of Florida as the $25,000 host sponsor for the 43rd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, to be held virtually and in Orlando, Florida. Over 2,000 attendees are expected at this premier national event
Hot Topics Trump Administration Executive Orders Causing Concern in Indian Country Starting with President Trump’s first day in office on January 20, 2025, his administration began issuing numerous Executive Orders and other policies that are expanding the scope of the Executive Branches authority in the federal government and challenging constitutional norms regarding the powers of
This past year, we continued our collective work to protect the well-being of Native children and families, guided by the enduring strength of our cultures and the natural safety net of our communities.
Today, the Protect ICWA Campaign released ICWA 2050, a 25-year strategy to strengthen the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and tribal child welfare. Honoring the 46th anniversary of ICWA, ICWA 2050 casts a vision that recognizes and upholds the critical role that tribal nations play in protecting Native children, helping families in tribal child welfare systems and assisting states as they implement ICWA.
Quarterly Newsletter “Finding Strength in Family” 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. Open PDF A Message from NICWA’s Executive Director Dear NICWA Members, Sponsors, Donors, and Friends, Welcome to the Fall issue of NICWA News. The
On July 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to increase flexibility for tribal nations to use funds from the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) without a previously imposed income requirement on eligibility to receive services from this funding.
The Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) has recently been approved by the House Ways and Means Committee and is now set to move forward for a full House vote. This vital bipartisan legislation is set to improve funding and policies for state and tribal child welfare programs, profoundly impacting the lives of Native children and families who are currently interacting or will interact with the child welfare system.
