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American Indian Child Welfare Advocate Appointed by HHS Secretary Leavitt to National Advisory Council

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RFA Release: Circles of Care IV: Infrastructure Development for Children?s Mental Health in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities PDF

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27th Annual "Protecting Our Children" National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

Reno, NV

This year’s conference will focus on the future of Indian child welfare and how each of us—tribal leaders, ICW workers, and other stakeholders—share the important responsibility in continuing this work. Workshops and presentations will feature innovative strategies to effectively meet the needs of our children and families through strong, collaborative partnerships.

Become a Cosponsor: Our cosponsors enjoy many benefits.


Upcoming Training Institutes

October 28–30, 2008 Portland, Oregon ~ Monarch Hotel

• ICWA Basic
• Family-Centered Services
• Expert Witness Training

February 3–5, 2009 Portland, Oregon ~ Monarch Hotel

• ICWA Advanced
• Positive Indian Parenting
• Project Management