Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act
ICWA stands for the Indian Child Welfare Act, which is a federal law passed in 1978. ICWA was created to protect the best interests of Native children and to promote the stability and security of Tribes and families.
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View all our available training on ICWA and tribal placements. Trainings are developed to support you as you complete required training credit.
Explore trainingLet’s Talk ICWA live virtual training
This live virtual training is designed for Alaskan resource families to learn about ICWA and have questions answered. Check out upcoming training dates.
Find upcoming trainingPartner and State of Alaska resources
Check out these resources from our partners and the State of Alaska to build your understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
- The Indian Child Welfare Act
- Introduction to the Indian Child Welfare Act webinar
- A practical guide to the Indian Child Welfare Act
- State of Alaska Office of Children’s Services ICWA home page
- National Indian Child Welfare Association
- Bringing our children home: An introduction to the Indian Child Welfare Act
- ICWA: Protecting our children and our future
- How the US stole thousands of Native American children
