Resource Library

Our resources provide families, service providers, tribal leaders, and others with valuable information on Native child welfare. Find guides, research, and tools to seek support, strengthen communities, and promote culturally responsive practices for the well-being of Native children and families.

Resources For Families

NICWA helps families navigate complex systems by providing resources and advocacy tools on child welfare, kinship care, ICWA rights, Native ancestry, and more.
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Resources For Service Providers

NICWA provides training, resources, practice tools, and networking to support tribal child welfare workers with best practices in serving Native families.
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Resources For Tribal Leaders

NICWA partners with tribal leaders, supporting their efforts to protect Native children, empower families, and advocate for effective policies.
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Learn More About ICWA

ICWA is a vital federal law that sets minimum standards for child custody cases involving Native children, prioritizing their best interests and strengthening family and tribal stability.
Understand the Impact

U.S. Boarding School Policies

Between 1871 and 1969, U.S. boarding school policies forcibly removed Native children from their families, disrupting traditional Native child-rearing practices and replacing community-centered care with assimilation policies. Learn how boarding schools impacted Native children, communities, and cultures.
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Carlisle Indian School. Circa 1890's.
Carlisle Indian Boarding School, circa 1890's
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