Ways to Engage
Become a Member
Build your knowledge, relationships, and skillset, and join a network of strong, diverse tribal child welfare advocates working to protect Native children and families for generations to come.
Give the Gift of Membership
You can gift a membership to a friend, family member, or colleague who will benefit from being part of NICWA’s network of advocates. For information, contact membership@nicwa.org.
Renew Your Membership
Renew your membership to deepen your knowledge, strengthen connections, and continue advancing tribal child welfare.
NICWA Member Benefits
NICWA provides members with access to information, people, and resources to enhance their work in Native child welfare and build a national network of Native child welfare advocates. Abalone, Turquoise, and Coral are the individual membership levels. Cedar and Sage are the tribal and organizational memberships for tribal nations, tribal programs, and organizations who serve or support Native children and families.
- Members-only bulletin
- Members-only webinars
- Networking opportunities at conference
- NICWA News
- Recognition in annual report and members-only bulletin
- Online ICWA course group administrative fee waived (Cedar and Sage)*
- 10% discount on online ICWA course registration (Turquoise, Coral, Cedar, and Sage)*
- 10% discount on training institute registration (Coral, Cedar, Sage)*
- $75 discount on NICWA annual conference registration*
- Up to $250 discount on one technical assistance or on-site training (Sage)
*See full member benefits for details