NICWA Executive Director Terry Cross will be on National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation" TODAY. This is a follow-up show, following NPR's 3-part series on Indian child welfare practice in South Dakota. Summary Link: http://www.npr.org/2011/10/31/141872944...
Article / Story on NPR "Nearly 700 Native American children in South Dakota are being removed from their homes every year, sometimes in questionable circumstances. An NPR News investigation has found that the state is largely failing to place them according to the law...
I am so excited about this I had to share. Do you know a young Native leader? If you do, urge them to sign up! There is still time! A message from President Barack Obama: Here is the letter from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs: ...
The National Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center for Systems of Care has two new products available via the Child Welfare Information Gateway website. The Systems of Care Policy Action Guide supports the process of identifying policy strategies to improve child...
Earlier this year I was asked to put together an article through my work with the Child Welfare League of America. This is that article. Enjoy! * Would you like to enjoy more articles like this on Child Welfare Issues? JOIN the Child Welfare League of America TODAY...
via cwla.org Everyone needs to be familiar with these resources. Here's the article from the Children's Voice (CWLA) Published in January/February, 2011 by Meghan Williams Many of the requirements for child welfare practice come from the federal government...
The Native American community has a new way to keep updated on Indigenous and tribal discussions at the White House. http://www.whitehouse.gov/nativeamericans (screen shot using iPad)
This post is directed specifically at those who attended one of my three national workshops entitled "Expert What?" on the Indian Child Welfare Act - It will be miraculously boring to those of you who are not 'in the know' - Just a warning. Here's the slideshow presentation...
