Positive Indian Parenting 4th Edition

Aug 3, 2023 | Latest News

Positive Indian Parenting 4th Edition is out now! Learn more about the exciting updates in the newest edition of our most popular curriculum, Positive Indian Parenting. For over 30 years, passionate, experienced, and committed NICWA trainers have traveled the country...

Who We Are: Barb Gladue

May 22, 2019

Who We Are May 2019 Getting to know Barb Gladue (Anishinaabe), Family Engagement Specialist This month is National Foster Care Month, and at NICWA we believe culture is our strongest resource for helping families. When we educate policymakers, advocate for increased...

NICWA News Spring 2024

May 29, 2024 | Latest News

Quarterly Newsletter   2024 Spring NICWA News “Together We Stand: Preserving the Spirit of ICWA” 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....

Private: Lauren Shapiro

May 2, 2017

Lauren Shapiro-Neiwert Director of Events and Training (503) 222-4044, Ext. 118Lauren@nicwa.org Lauren grew up in Virginia outside of Washington, DC. She graduated with a bachelor of science degree in human development from Binghamton University in upstate New York,...

Kinship Services in Tribal Child Welfare Policy Toolkit

Sep 21, 2023 | Latest News

While kinship care is a relatively new and evolving area of practice in contemporary child welfare, family caring for family has historically been the foundation of child safety in Indigenous communities. When children cannot be safely raised by their parents either...