EPISODE · Jan 21, 2022 · 25 MIN
Tribal Legal Advocacy Training Series: Indian Child Welfare Act
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The Indian Child Welfare Act's (ICWA) purpose is "...to protect the best interest of Indian Children & to promote the stability & security of Indian tribes & families by the establishment of minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children & placement of such children in homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian culture." 25 U.S.C. 1902. ICWA issues guidance to States on the handling of child abuse, neglect, & adoption cases of Native children.
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The purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is ”...to protect the best interest of Indian Children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families by the establishment of minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children and placement of such children in homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian culture... ”(25 U.S. C. 1902). ICWA provides guidance to States regarding the handling of child abuse and neglect and adoption cases involving Native children and sets minimum standards for the handling of these cases. This podcast is for entry-level legal services attorneys. It will give an introductory overview of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and provide a few practical tips.
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