In a major win for Native families, Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of ICWA
Today’s decision is a massive victory for Native children, Native families, and the future of Native peoples. The Court’s decision affirmed that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is constitutional, puts the best interests of Native kids first, and is grounded in tribal sovereignty. This ruling respects the work that Tribal Nations have done for millennia to ensure Native kids stay connected to their families, communities, and cultures whenever possible.
NICWA News Spring 2023
NICWA News is the quarterly newsletter for members and donors of the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA). Email membership@nicwa.org to for questions about membership. For reprint requests, additional copies, or other information, contact us at info@nicwa.org or visit www.nicwa.org.
Grandfamilies Guidance: Considerations for Tribal Child Welfare Programs
Although relative caregivers are central to child safety and well-being, little attention has been paid to ensuring that child welfare policies honor and support the integrity of extended family systems.
25th Annual DHHS Tribal Budget Testimony
NICWA submitted written testimony ahead of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) tribal budget consultation.
NICWA Celebrates April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Seminole Tribe of Florida and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Provide Host Sponsorships of NICWA Conference
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) received two $25,000 host sponsorships from the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians for this year’s 41st Annual Protecting Our Children Conference, to be held in Reno, Nevada, with over 1,500 attendees expected.
NICWA Comments on Separate Licensing Standards for Relative Foster Family Homes
NICWA recognizes the importance of placing American Indian and Alaska Native children in relative homes when they can’t remain at home, whether they are in tribal or state care. We encourage Indian Country and allies working with Native children and families to file comments in support of this proposed regulation change.
NICWA News Winter 2023
Quarterly Newsletter 2023 Winter NICWA News "Standing Together for Native Children." 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.For reprint requests,...
2023 Policy Priorities
Each year, NICWA identifies policy priorities that reflect our mission, ongoing commitments, and our assessment of opportunities to improve services and resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and families.
State of American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Families Report
The State of American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Families Report is a six-part series of data briefs that presents current data on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child and family well-being. Each data brief covers an aspect of well-being data, including economic indicators, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), child welfare system involvement, mortality rates and causes, and behavioral health and substance use.