Topics are included below: ICWA Supporters File Briefs in Rehearing of Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision House and Senate Approve Spending Bill with New Funding for Tribal Child Welfare Services House Committee Passes Bill Reauthorizing Tribal Grant Programs Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence Prevention Houses Passes Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment […]
Topics are included below: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns Lower Federal Court Decision: Rules That ICWA is Constitutional Administration for Children and Families Releases Guidance on Family First Prevention Services Act House and Senate Approve Continuing Resolution to Fund the Federal Government Opponents of ICWA Continue to Mount Challenges to ICWA in Federal Courts
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Here are comments of the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on April 19, 2019, in the Federal Register (RIN 0970-AC72). Our comments will focus on the impacts of the NPRM for AI/AN children and families. Read the full document here.
Latest Child and Family Policy Update Check out our latest update. Topics are included below: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Oral Arguments in ICWA Case ACF Considering Elimination of over 90% of Native Children’s Data Elements in AFCARS GAO Conducting Listening Session at NICWA Annual Conference Regarding Juvenile Justice Issues Administration for Children and
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Latest Child and Family Policy Update Check out our latest update. Topics are included below: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Oral Arguments in ICWA Case Administration for Children and Families Releases Guidance on Family First Prevention Services Act NICWA Submits Comments on National Foster Care Standards Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations Finally Signed into Law—On
(Portland, Ore., January 18, 2019)—On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 325 tribal nations, 57 Native organizations, 21 states, 31 child welfare organizations, Indian and constitutional law scholars, and seven members of Congress joined the United States and four intervenor tribes in filing briefs to urge the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to
(Portland, Ore., January 10, 2019)—On the 20th day of the government shutdown, eight national Native organizations are jointly urging the President and Congress to immediately end the partial government shutdown, which breaks the treaty and trust obligations the federal government owes to tribal nations. The organizations jointly sent a letter to Congress and the President
(Portland, Ore., December 4, 2018)—Statement from the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), Native American Rights Fund (NARF), and the Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) judgment stay pending appeal: Read the full press release here.
(Portland, Ore., December 3, 2018)—Statement from the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), and the Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) regarding the United States Department of Justice’s decision to defend the Indian Child Welfare Act. Read the full press release here.
(Portland, OR, November 26, 2018)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) announces their partnerships with Spirit Rock Consulting for a 1-to-1 match up to $2,500 for #GivingTuesday and Willamette Week through the 2018 Give!Guide campaign. Read the full press release here.
