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The California Office of Tribal Affairs’ practice is rooted in relationships: Not only relationships between staff, partners, and consultants, but also the state and Tribal government-to-government relationship that needs to exist for successful child welfare practice.
Learn why the Indian Child Welfare Act and the historical trauma Indigenous people have experienced are important to understand when working with Indigenous families.
Listen to the stories of families, young adults, caregivers, agency leaders and staff, service providers, and legal partners affected by the child welfare system.