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 …

This commitment includes the implementation of all aspects of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) as it applies to Native American children that come to the attention of the state court …

What is the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)? ICWA is a vital federal law that sets standards for child custody cases involving Native children, prioritizing their best interests and strengthening …

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 is a Federal law that governs the removal and out-of-home placement of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and youth.

Congress enacted the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in 1978 in response to the unwarranted removal of Indian children from their families and tribal communities in alarming numbers.

The purpose of the regulations in this part is to govern the provision of funding for, and the administration of Indian child and family service programs as authorized by the Indian Child …

This chapter of the U.S. Code outlines laws and regulations related to Indian child welfare, focusing on their rights and protections.

Apr 24, 2025 · ICWA was created to stop the removal of Native children from their homes and tribal communities by non-Native foster or adoptive families, a practice rooted in federal …

The Guide is intended to answer questions and provide a comprehensive resource of information on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Those unfamiliar with ICWA are encouraged to first …

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), enacted into law in 1978, addresses the high rate of Native children removed from their families by public and private child welfare agencies.