The Policies at Play: A Conversation About Indigeneity and Child Welfare
Learn why the Indian Child Welfare Act and the historical trauma Indigenous people have experienced are important to understand when working with Indigenous families.
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This presentation highlights why understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the historical trauma Indigenous people have experienced is important when working with Indigenous families. The participants discuss the essential nuances of ICWA that support effective implementation of this policy and best practices for partnering with tribal communities.
Use this video with the CWVE 2022 Learning Experience Discussion Guide, which provides a description of the topic, reflection questions for individual learning, and conversation starters and team activities for child welfare staff and collaborative partners to explore together.
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Capacity Building Center for States. (2022). The policies at play: A conversation about indigeneity and child welfare. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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