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

Oct 30, 2018 | Latest News

(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...

Voluntary Services

Oct 22, 2021

This resource is designed to help parents and families who are working with the child welfare system understand what voluntary services or in-home services are and what to expect when they are offered voluntary or in-home services. Download PDFDownload PDF to print...

NICWA and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Partner to Support and Promote the Unique Needs of Native Children and their Families

Feb 10, 2021 | Latest News

(Portland, Ore., February 10, 2021)—The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) has received a generous $300,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, California, to...

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...

American Indian and Alaska Native Children More Likely to Live in Grandfamilies and Face Heightened Challenges with Limited Supports

Jul 22, 2020 | Latest News

American Indian and Alaska Native Children More Likely to Live in Grandfamilies and Face Heightened Challenges with Limited Supports New tool elevates cultural strengths and helps organizations better support families (Washington, DC)—Compared to all other racial or...