Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System
A rule by the Children and Families Administration on December 5, 2024. Read the full text at the Federal Register website.
Native American Rights Fund
Matter of J.O., December 10, 2024 (Supreme Court of Oklahoma.)
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In re T.R., December 5, 2024 (Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 7, California.)
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In re Epik W., October 29, 2024 (Court of Appeals of Tennessee.)
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Interest of N.K., October 23, 2024 (Supreme Court of South Dakota.)
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What the Indian Child Welfare Act means for tribal sovereignty
The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) has been considered the “gold standard” of child welfare best practice from experts in the field. This is because it requires active efforts to keep children safe in their homes and connected to their families, communities, and culture. For the past 46 years, ICWA has stood as a powerful force in … Read more
California bill builds on federal Indian Child Welfare Act
In a landmark decision, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has signed Assembly Bill 81 (AB 81) into law on California Native American Day, enhancing protections for Native American children, families, and tribal rights in child welfare cases. Read the full article at the Native News Online website.
Minnesotans rally on state Supreme Court steps to protest latest challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act
Amid drums, smudging and chants to “bring our children home,” supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act gathered early this morning outside the Minnesota Capitol building, as the state’s highest court considered the latest legal threat to the bedrock 1978 law. Read the full article at the Imprint’s website.
Matter of Welfare of J.A.D., September 30, 2024 (Court of Appeals of Minnesota.)
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O’Brien v. Delaplain, September 27, 2024 (Supreme Court of Alaska.)
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C.K.T. v. State, September 11, 2024 (Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma, Division No. 2.)
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In the matter of V.J.R., September 24, 2024 (Supreme Court of Oklahoma.)
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Rosalind M. v. State of Alaska, September 6, 2024 (Supreme Court of Alaska.)
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Upcoming NICWA 43rd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference – call for presentations
Submit your presentations for the 43rd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference on March 30–April 2, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Find submission information here and visit the conference page for more information.
Anton K. v. State of Alaska, August 30, 2024 (Supreme Court of Alaska.)
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In re Dependency of A.H., August 29, 2024 (Supreme Court of Washington.)
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