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Tribal Child Welfare Systems and Self-Determination

August 18, 2022 by Native American Rights Fund

ALIGNING GOVERNANCE WITH CULTURE AND CREATING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS THAT FOSTER FAMILY WELLBEING

BY PATRICE KUNESH

Read the full article at National Native Children’s Trauma Center.

Categories Legal Analysis & Reports
Upcoming Trainings from the National Indian Child Welfare Association
In re S.H., August 12, 2022 (Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1, California.)

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