The United States has a government-to-government relationship with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. Social workers who work with Native American children and families must be aware of the sovereign status of the child's Tribe and ensure that any case subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is heard in the proper jurisdiction. Many Tribes operate some form of child protection services, and many have their own Tribal codes, court systems, and child welfare programs. In this section, find resources related to jurisdictional, legal, and judicial issues affecting American Indian children and families.