Here you will find state and national tools, analyses and research related specifically to the Tribal provisions of the new Fostering Connections law. If you know of any resources that do not appear in our library, please send us an email at with the suggested resource, author and website URL for consideration.
Tools
- The Child Welfare Policy Manual Section 9: Tribes/Indian Tribal Organizations
The Child Welfare Policy Manual conveys mandatory policies that have their basis in Federal law and/or program regulations. It also provides interpretations of Federal statutes and program regulations initiated by inquiries from Child Welfare agencies or ACF Regional Offices.
- Federal and State Recognized Tribes
A state-by-state listing of Indian tribes or groups that are federally or state recognized.
- Title IV-E: Helping Tribes Meet the Legal Requirements
Many tribes have tribal codes, regulations and policies but many of these were developed outside the requirements of Title IV-E as tribes did not directly operate Title IV-E programs. When seeking to operate Title IV-E programs, tribes will need to assess their current codes, regulations and policies and make changes as needed. This report by Jack F. Trope provides tribes with detailed information about the Title IV-E issues that tribes must address through codes, regulations or policies and offers strategies that tribes can use to make needed revisions.
National Resources
Tools
- Overview of Tribal Provisions in P.L. 110-351
Detailed description of the tribal provisions of Fostering Connection.
- Technical Assistance on American Indian Child Welfare Systems
National Indian Child Welfare (NICWA) staff and consultants provide technical assistance (TA) in the area of the Indian child welfare service systems development and improvement. The emphasis is on empowering tribal programs and increasing their capacity. TA services are adapted to meet the needs of both Indian and non-Indian organizations who request assistance in developing child welfare systems that impact American Indian children and their families.
- National Indian Child Welfare Association on Mental Health
- Systems of Care Tribal Communities
- Native American Child Health
- Title IV-E: Helping Tribes Meet the Legal Requirements
Many tribes have tribal codes, regulations and policies but many of these were developed outside the requirements of Title IV-E as tribes did not directly operate Title IV-E programs. When seeking to operate Title IV-E programs, tribes will need to assess their current codes, regulations and policies and make changes as needed. This report by Jack F. Trope provides tribes with detailed information about the Title IV-E issues that tribes must address through codes, regulations or policies and offers strategies that tribes can use to make needed revisions.
- Circles of Care
- Native American Children and Youth Well Being Indicators: A Strengths Perspective
- Native American Kids, 2001. Indian Children's Well Being Indicators: Databook
- Title IV-E Plan Pre-print
The attached pre-print from the Children's Bureau incorporates the statutory provisions of P.L. 110-351 that are effective through FY 2010
