ICWA 2050 Launched by the Protect ICWA Campaign to Honor ICWA’s Anniversary
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.
Last Chance to Act: Urge the Senate to Vote on Tribal Child Welfare Bill
Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076) is now before the Senate with a vote expected in November after the election. NICWA strongly encouraging every tribe, tribal organization, and ICWA ally to contact your Senators by October 24, 2024, and ask for their support to get a floor vote on H.R. 9076 in November.
NICWA News Fall 2024
Quarterly Newsletter 2024 Fall NICWA News "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.A Message from NICWA's Executive...
H.R. 9076 Passed the House – Now We Need the Senate to Act!
We are excited to share that the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass H.R. 9076, the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act! Now, we need your help to urge the Senate to bring this bill to the floor for a vote in...
Elevating Tribal Sovereignty Through Child Welfare Codes
Elevating Tribal Sovereignty Through Child Welfare Codes Tribal sovereignty is the cornerstone of a tribal nation’s ability to govern and protect its people. One of the most critical areas where sovereignty is enacted is in the care and protection of Native children....
HHS Announces Notice of Public Rulemaking for Flexibility for Tribes Using Childcare Funds
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.
NICWA Attends White House Child Welfare Transformation Convening
Last month, NICWA joined tribal leaders, policymakers, impacted families, and partners at the White House Child Welfare Transformation Convening. We gathered to celebrate the significant policy changes in the last year that recognize and strengthen the opportunity and support for kinship or relative care within the child welfare system. These new policies, which facilitate system shifts, will bring substantial benefits to Native children, families, and communities.
Urgent Call to Action: Support the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076)
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.
Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Family Services Department announced as tribal partner for Bridging Systems for Kinship Families initiative!
We are thrilled to announce Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Family Services Department as our tribal partner selected through a competitive process for the Network’s two-year, intensive Bridging Systems for Kinship Families initiative! In collaboration with the tribe,...
Department of Interior Releases Federal Indian Boarding School Investigative Report Vol. II
Department of Interior Releases Federal Indian Boarding School Investigative Report Vol. II On July 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the release of the second and final report of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. The second...