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About NICWA
NICWA is the only national membership organization that works to support the safety, health, and spiritual strength of American Indian and Alaska Native children along the broad continuum of their lives. We support tribes in building the capacity to prevent child abuse and neglect through positive systems change at the state, federal, and tribal levels.
News from NICWA
NICWA News Fall 2024
Quarterly Newsletter 2024 Fall NICWA News "Finding Strength in Family" NICWA News is the quarterly newsletter for...
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...
Elevating Tribal Sovereignty Through Child Welfare Codes
Elevating Tribal Sovereignty Through Child Welfare Codes Tribal sovereignty is the cornerstone of a tribal nation’s...
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Heart of ICWA
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) protects American Indian and Alaska Native kids in child welfare proceedings by keeping them in the care of extended families or tribes whenever possible. ICWA protects identity, familial network, and sense of belonging-things that all children need. In this multi-part digital storytelling series, The Heart of ICWA, families convey firsthand what happens when the basic protections of ICWA are followed and the devastating consequences when families and children are deprived of these basic rights.