The dispute before the Supreme Court arose from three child custody proceedings, during which the Indian Child Welfare Act was invoked to govern the placement of Native children. The White foster and adoptive parents, joined by the state of Texas, challenged the constitutionality of the law in fe...
The Indian Child Welfare Act – How and why it was enacted* The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was enacted in 1978 after an 11-year effort spearheaded by the Association on American Indian Affairs and after relentless political advocacy by national Indian and non-Indian organizations, Tribes,...
This article aims to help child welfare professionals understand connections between the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Tribal sovereignty, and Native American well-being, and prepare to uphold ICWA in the face of the impending U.S. Supreme Court case. ICWA provisions, intentions, implemen...
The Indian Child Welfare Act BY ANN M. HARALAMBIE T he Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq., applies to cases in- volving an "Indian child," a term of art referring to an unmarried person under the age of 18 who is (1) a member of a federally ...
Indian Child Welfare Act in Custody Cases Involving Domestic Violence: Case Summaries Family & Intimate Partner Violence QuarterlyPerry, Anne L.
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When it comes to adoption, there are a lot of legal processes to know. But, whether you’re a prospective birth parent or adoptive parent, you may have never heard about one important legality:the Indian Child Welfare Act, otherwise known as ICWA. ...
Knowledge of court procedures and all laws that are applicable on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, i.e., Indian Child Welfare act, Law and Order code, etc. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be willing to attend and receive training related to the position. Must...
Since 1978, custody proceedings involving Indian children have been subject to the provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act. The substantive provisions of the Act set forth placement preferences for state courts to follow when determining adoptive, preadoptive, and foster care placement of Indian ...