Understanding and Applying ICWA: Purpose, Strategies, Practice, and Resources - Children's Justice Initiative

This Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) training is designed to provide the foundational information necessary to comply with both the letter and spirit of the ICWA. The training also provides substantive law and practice skills necessary to improve outcomes for Indian children and their families. The training covers the background leading to the ICWA requirements, the 2016 Federal Regulations, 2016 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Guidelines, Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), and Minnesota Tribal/State Agreement (TSA).