California Indian Child Welfare Association

06/15/2023

BREAKING NEWS: ICWA is upheld by the Supreme Court. Native families are PROTECTED!!! ❤️

06/11/2013

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02/08/2013

Please share with your tribal leadership regarding the ICWA case before the Supreme Court of the US.

http://www.nicwa.org/BabyVeronica/documents/AdoptiveCouplevBabyGirlMemoandTalkingPointstoTribes.pdf

02/08/2013

Feb. 13, 2013 -- 11:00am (Pacific time)

Free Webcast hosted by the National Indian Child Welfare Association to help you understand the ICWA case currently before the Supreme Court.

https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=ifiofch1jcjk

Date: Wed, Feb 13, 2013, Time: 11:00 AM PST, Host(s): National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA). The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear the case Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, a South Carolina adoption case involving the Indian Child Welfare Act. This high profile and emotionally charged c...

08/31/2010

Environmental violations in tribal communities hurt the environment and can affect people, too. If people report leaking chemical drums, contaminated waterways or illegal dumping to EPA, we can clean them up and bring the violators to justice. You can help get the word out in your tribal community a...

08/27/2010

Thank you to all those who helped get the word out and identified youth for the American Indian Foster Youth Academy. The Academy was an amazing success and an incredible experience. Thank you also to The California Endowment and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for funding. A huge Thank Yo...

08/18/2010

The youth-focused Indian Child Welfare Act and Advocacy training developed by Indian Dispute Resolution Services for the Indian Foster Youth Academy is now online! Thank you Tribal STAR and California Youth Connection!!

This curriculum is design to introduce youth to the Indian Child Welfare Act; to learn and practice communication skills; and to develop advocacy skills youth need to make an impact in Native communities and in the California dependency system.

06/24/2010

Webinar: Fostering Connections & Education: Funding Transportation

The Fostering Connections Resource Center and the American Bar
Association Legal Center for Foster Care and Education invite you to
join us for a free webinar on the education provisions of the Fostering
Connections Act (FCA). During this webinar, experts from the Legal Center for Foster
Care and Education will focus on the special challenges related to
providing, arranging, and paying for transportation for children to
remain in their same schools. They will outline key questions and
considerations relevant to decision makers and highlight successful
strategies from selected states.

06/03/2010

American Indian Foster Youth (and former foster youth) in California:
Do you think change is needed for American Indians in Foster Care?
Are you looking for marketable skills for your resume?
Are you ready to learn the skills needed to be a leader in your Tribe
and/or community?
Are you between the ages of 16 & 24?

You are our focus for the Indian Foster Youth Academy this July 12-17, 2010. Up to 20 Indian foster youth, and former foster youth, will be competitively selected from across California for a FREE week of training in advocacy, cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and other vital skills. ...