Native American and Alaska Native children data trends
This data overview looks at trends for American Indian/Alaska Native children in care nationally, and in California and Washington.
Indian child welfare
Child and Family Services (CFS) Practice Model: A Safe and Permanent Family for Every Youth
This practice model outlines strategies and interventions that advance Casey Family Programs’ focus on permanency for youth.
Our Work in Indian Child Welfare
Casey Family Programs has a long history of working with American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to improve the well-being of their children and families. This brochure describes our work.
Preserving connections
Explore best strategies for recruiting and retaining tribal foster families to help American Indian and Alaska Native children thrive in their culture.
What safety and risk assessment tools are used in tribal child welfare?
This information packet provides an overview of the tools tribal child welfare agencies use to assess safety of the children in their care.
Strategies for Successfully Recruiting and Retaining Preferred-Placement Foster Homes for American Indian Children
This brief highlights strategies used by tribal and state teams working to increase the number of foster parents for American Indian children.
Two Native American leaders from Minnesota receive Casey Excellence for Children Awards
These awards recognize outstanding individuals and leaders who have demonstrated distinguished work, exceptional leadership and relentless dedication in improving child welfare in America.
Indian Child Welfare Act Snapshot: A Pilot Review of ICWA Practice in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with Casey Family Programs, conducted this pilot project to identify practice trends related to compliance with the federal and Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare acts. The Indian Child Welfare Act Snapshot report […]
Placement Patterns for American Indian Children Involved with Child Welfare
American Indian children are disproportionately more likely to be victims of maltreatment and to be in foster care than the general population of children, according to 2012 data. Despite Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) guidelines, only 17 percent of American […]
Measuring Compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Research and Practice Brief
This research and practice brief is a useful resource for states that seek to document compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.