ACRF Let’s Talk ICWA
Topics: Alaska Native, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Tribal placements
format: Video
Sessions from the ACRF Let’s Talk ICWA monthly sessions
The NICWA Positive Indigenous Parenting Curriculum in Alaska
Learn about NICWA Positive Indigenous Parenting Curriculum in Alaska and how it is being implemented.
Presented by Eliza Posner, Alaska Children’s Trust
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Native Youth Olympics (NYO)
Learn about the Native Youth Olympics.
Presented by Kyle Worl, Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and Coach for the NYO
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Frequently asked questions about ICWA from foster parents
A compilation of questions about ICWA answered by OCS Regional ICWA Specialist
Presented by ACRF and OCS Staff
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
ICWA placement preferences in foster care
Learn about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Presented by Trim Nick, State of Alaska
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Tribal licensing assists: what foster parents need to know
Information about the Tribal licensing assists between OCS and tribes
Presented by Shontey Hambrick, State of Alaska
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
ICWA impact on foster homes
Understand the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and its impact on your home.
Presented by Alaska Center for Resource Families
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
What is a federally recognized Tribe?
Learn about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), what a federally recognized Tribe is, and how Tribes in Alaska are determined.
Presented by Kevin Illingsworth, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
What are active efforts?
Learn about what is meant by active efforts in ICWA cases
Presented by Kristen Robinson
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Tribal enrollment and the certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB) application process
Learn the process for applying for the Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) for an American Indian or Alaska Native child in foster care.
Presented by Jenny Dale, OCS
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
The intent and purpose behind the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Learn the history behind the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the intent of this important federal law.
Presented by Casey Groat and Leah Warburton, OCS
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Alaska Native Tribes 101, Alaska cultural groups, Tribes, and Native corporations
Learn the major Alaska Native cultural groups, the tribal breakdown between Alaska Office of Children’s Services (OCS) regions, and a short history of the Alaska Native corporations.
Presented by Trim Nick, OCS
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Transfer to Tribal jurisdiction and custody
Learn about the transfer of custody and jurisdiction to the Tribes.
Presented by Casey Groat, Tasha Yatchmeneff, and Maria Guerra
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Permanency and adoption
Learn about the role of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in determining permanency and the place of adoption when it comes to Alaska Native children in state custody.
Presented by Trim Nick and Rikki Dubois, OCS
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Tribal jurisdiction
Learn about tribal jurisdiction in the context of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Presented by Kevins Illingsworth, UAF
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Tribal courts
Learn about tribal courts and the role it plays in child protection.
Presented by Rachel Hanft, Alaska Center for Resource Families
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Sessions from the ACRF Let’s Talk ICWA monthly sessions
The NICWA Positive Indigenous Parenting Curriculum in Alaska
Learn about NICWA Positive Indigenous Parenting Curriculum in Alaska and how it is being implemented.
Presented by Eliza Posner, Alaska Children’s Trust
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Native Youth Olympics (NYO)
Learn about the Native Youth Olympics.
Presented by Kyle Worl, Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and Coach for the NYO
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Frequently asked questions about ICWA from foster parents
A compilation of questions about ICWA answered by OCS Regional ICWA Specialist
Presented by ACRF and OCS Staff
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
ICWA placement preferences in foster care
Learn about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Presented by Trim Nick, State of Alaska
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Tribal licensing assists: what foster parents need to know
Information about the Tribal licensing assists between OCS and tribes
Presented by Shontey Hambrick, State of Alaska
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
ICWA impact on foster homes
Understand the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and its impact on your home.
Presented by Alaska Center for Resource Families
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
What is a federally recognized Tribe?
Learn about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), what a federally recognized Tribe is, and how Tribes in Alaska are determined.
Presented by Kevin Illingsworth, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
What are active efforts?
Learn about what is meant by active efforts in ICWA cases
Presented by Kristen Robinson
Format: self-study via video
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Tribal enrollment and the certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB) application process
Learn the process for applying for the Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) for an American Indian or Alaska Native child in foster care.
Presented by Jenny Dale, OCS
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
The intent and purpose behind the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Learn the history behind the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the intent of this important federal law.
Presented by Casey Groat and Leah Warburton, OCS
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Alaska Native Tribes 101, Alaska cultural groups, Tribes, and Native corporations
Learn the major Alaska Native cultural groups, the tribal breakdown between Alaska Office of Children’s Services (OCS) regions, and a short history of the Alaska Native corporations.
Presented by Trim Nick, OCS
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Transfer to Tribal jurisdiction and custody
Learn about the transfer of custody and jurisdiction to the Tribes.
Presented by Casey Groat, Tasha Yatchmeneff, and Maria Guerra
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Permanency and adoption
Learn about the role of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in determining permanency and the place of adoption when it comes to Alaska Native children in state custody.
Presented by Trim Nick and Rikki Dubois, OCS
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Tribal jurisdiction
Learn about tribal jurisdiction in the context of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Presented by Kevins Illingsworth, UAF
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
Tribal courts
Learn about tribal courts and the role it plays in child protection.
Presented by Rachel Hanft, Alaska Center for Resource Families
Format: self-study via audio
Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour
