Grandfamilies Guidance: Considerations for Tribal Child Welfare Programs

Jun 5, 2023 | Latest News

Grandfamilies Guidance: Considerations for Tribal Child Welfare Programs Historically, the traditional systems of child-rearing in Indigenous communities created a natural system of child safety, family support, and community wellness. While who is considered family...

Puyallup Indian Tribe Invests in ICWA Defense and Tribal Family Advocacy—and Challenges Other Tribes to Do the Same

Apr 5, 2018 | Latest News

(Portland, Oregon, April 5, 2018)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) thanks the Puyallup Indian Tribe located in Tacoma, Washington, for their generous gift in support of NICWA’s advocacy to protectvulnerable Native children and families in state...

NICWA Announces Charitable Donation to Support Families Encountering the Child Welfare System

Apr 11, 2019 | Latest News

(Portland, Ore., April 11, 2019)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) today thanks the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, located near Highland, California, for their generous grant of $149,949 to help NICWA provide resources to families who...

Census 2020

Apr 1, 2020

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, tribal human services were stretched thin and significantly under-resourced. Human service programs in tribal communities are on the frontlines providing care and protection to vulnerable children, adults, and families. In this time...

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...