NICWA Partners with Two Key Stakeholders to Double Donations on #GivingTuesday
(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...
Official Statement: Joint Statement on the Federal District Court of Northern Texas denying to stay the court’s ruling on constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act
(Portland, OR, October 30, 2018)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association, the National Congress of American Indians, the Association on American Indian Affairs, and the Native American Rights Fund are disappointed that the Federal District Court of Northern...
Official Statement: Joint Statement on Indian Child Welfare Case Brackeen v. Zinke Ruling
(Portland, OR, October 8, 2018)—In a decision published by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was declared unconstitutional, jeopardizing the landmark legislation protecting tribal children. Read...
NICWA News | Summer/Fall 2018
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NICWA provides technical assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native child welfare and children’s mental health services. We emphasize empowering tribal programs and increasing their capacity. Read about our recent site visit at Sinte Gleska University.
Official Statement from the National Indian Child Welfare Association on Trump Administration Ending the Forced Separation of Children and Families at the Border
(Portland, OR, June 20, 2018)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) calls on the Trump Administration to acknowledge that ending the policy of systematically separating children from families at the border is not over until every child is reunited with...
Latest Policy Update
BIA Issues New Guidance on Criminal Background Checks for Foster Care Placements In May, the Bureau of Indian Affairs issued official guidance on new federal law requirements regarding criminal background checks and licensing of tribal foster care placements for...
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Invests in Indian Child Welfare Act Education and Resources
(Portland, OR, June 14, 2018)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) acknowledges and thanks the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, located in Highland, California, for the generous grant to help tribal and nontribal stakeholders understand the Indian...
NICWA News | Spring 2018
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Latest Policy Update
Latest Child and Family Policy Update Check out our latest update. Below are some of the more exciting topics. Trump Administration Seeks Review of Native Children’s Data Regulations Congress Includes Major New Child Welfare Funding in Continuing Resolutions Bill...