NICWA Testimony for the 25th Annual Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Budget
NICWA submitted written testimony ahead of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) tribal budget consultation.
Policy Update
Press Release
NICWA Celebrates April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Press Release
MEDIA ADVISORY: Seminole Tribe of Florida and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Provide Host Sponsorships of NICWA Conference
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) received two $25,000 host sponsorships from the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians for this year’s 41st Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, to be held in Reno, Nevada, with over 1,500 attendees expected.
Policy Update
NICWA Comments on Separate Licensing Standards for Relative Foster Family Homes
NICWA recognizes the importance of placing American Indian and Alaska Native children in relative homes when they can’t remain at home, whether they are in tribal or state care. We encourage Indian Country and allies working with Native children and families to file comments in support of this proposed regulation change.
Policy Update
2023 Policy Priorities
Each year, NICWA identifies policy priorities that reflect our mission, ongoing commitments, and our assessment of opportunities to improve services and resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and families.
Blog
State of American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Families Report
The State of American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Families Report is a six-part series of data briefs that presents current data on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child and family well-being. Each data brief covers an aspect of well-being data, including economic indicators, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), child welfare system involvement, mortality rates and causes, and behavioral health and substance use.
Blog
2022 Summer NICWA News
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. Read the 2022 Summer Issue, “Coming Together in a Good Way.”
Press Release
Supporters File 21 Amicus Briefs to Uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act in Haaland v. Brackeen
This week, we are seeing the true breadth of those who champion the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). In an outpouring of support, 497 Tribal Nations, 62 Native organizations, 20 states and DC, 87 congresspeople, and 27 child welfare and adoption organizations, and many others signed on to 21 briefs submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of upholding ICWA.