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Working With American Indian Families
Issues relevant to working with American Indian families, including State and local examples.
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Walking in Moccasins: Indian Child Welfare in the 21st Century
Hunt, Gooden, & Barkdull (2001)
In Innovative Practices With Vulnerable Children and Families
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Identifies the differences between the American Indian and non-American Indian perspectives in key child welfare decisions.
A Practical Guide to the Indian Child Welfare Act
Native American Rights Fund
Designed to answer questions about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) by people of all levels of familiarity with the law, this guide provides an introduction to the ICWA, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and an appendix of research documents related to the law.
Spotlight on Working With Tribes
Children's Bureau Express, 10(2), 2009
Highlights an example of a successful Tribal-State agreement and information on grants, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in practice, Native Americans living in urban areas, and resources on Tribal child welfare.
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Adapting Evidence-Based Treatments for Use with American Indian and Native Alaskan Children and Youth (PDF - 486 KB)
BigFoot & Braden
Focal Point, 21(1), 2007
Describes the adaptation of several evidence-based treatments for child traumatic stress for use in Native American communities.
The Context and Meaning of Family Strengthening in Indian America (PDF – 1718 KB)
Annie E. Casey Foundation, Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy, & Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development (2004)
Identifies programs that are effectively addressing the needs of Indian families and provides a framework for understanding family strengthening in Native American communities.
Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment in Native Communities
Goodmark
ABA Child Law Practice, 24(1), 2005
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Discussion of child maltreatment and domestic violence in American Indian communities.
The Charter of the Collaborative Circle (Word – 93 KB)
United for Families: The Collaborative Circle for the Well-Being of South Dakota's Native Children (2006)
Summarizes all the decisions made to create and implement the Collaborative Circle.
Family Preservation: Concepts in American Indian Communities
Red Horse, Martinez, Day, Day, et al. (2000)
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Reviews the historical context of family preservation policies and presents the findings of a study of the cultural competency of current practice in the American Indian community.
Guidelines for Child Advocacy Centers in Indian Country (PDF - 131 KB)
Native American Children's Alliance (2004)
Guidelines for the development of child advocacy centers on American Indian reservations, addressing the unique challenges and strengths of tribal communities, culturally appropriate practices, and jurisdictional issues.
Five Steps to Community Assessment: For American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start Programs
Academy for Educational Development, Center for Early Care and Education, & American Indian Technical Assistance Network (2006)
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Presents a community assessment tool for conducting meaningful assessment and developing corresponding goals and objectives that correspond to the individual needs, strengths, and resources of the community.
Indian Child Welfare Act; Receipt of Designated Tribal Agents for Service of Notice (PDF - 365 KB)
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior (2006)
This notice in the Federal Register lists the Designated Tribal Agents for service of notice under the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 CFR 23.12.
Key Factors in Forensic Interviews With Native American Children (PDF - 109 KB)
Blahauvietz
APRI Update, 18(6), 2005
Discusses the key factors to consider when interviewing children of Native American or Alaskan Indian descent with regard to sexual abuse allegations.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to Parents of Children Involved With Child Welfare: A Study of Racial and Ethnic Differences for American Indian Parents
Libby, Orton, Barth, Webb, Burns, Wood, et al
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 32(2), 2007
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Presents analysis of data from the National Study of Child and Adolescent Well-Being. Research indicated significant disparities in the likelihood of American Indian parents receiving mental health, but not substance abuse, services.
Parenting in Native American Families
Glover (2001)
In Culturally Diverse Parent-Child and Family Relationships: A Guide for Social Workers and Other Practitioners
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Discussion of issues pertinent to working with American Indian families.
Resource Guide for Indian Child Welfare Practice: Ensuring Safety and Permanence for Indian Children
Gooden & Esquibel-Hunt (2001)
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Reviews the principles of ethical social work practice with American Indians and outlines provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Revamping Family Preservation Services for Native Families
Coleman, Unrau, & Manyfingers
Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 10(1), 2001
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Examines the family preservation services philosophy and program structures in the context of American Indian culture.
Working With American Indian Families
North Carolina Division of Social Services and the Family and Children's Resource Program
Children's Services Practice Notes, 11(2), 2006
A brief overview of events that have affected American Indian families, a discussion of Indian culture, suggestions for complying with the Indian Child Welfare Act, and additional information about working with American Indian families.
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State and local examples
Family Preservation: A Case Study of Indian Tribal Policy
National Indian Child Welfare Association & Casey Family Programs (2001)
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Presents a case study of family preservation at Ft. Berthold in North Dakota.
Indian Child Welfare Act Compliance Desk Aid for New York State Child Welfare Workers (PDF - 285 KB)
Explains how to remain in compliance with the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act when a child of American Indian heritage enters the child welfare system.
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