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 Indian children not living with a biological parent reside with an American Indian caregiver. This […]
This research and practice brief is a useful resource for states that seek to document compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Casey Family Programs joined the White House, Center for Native American Youth, tribal, government and philanthropic leaders in an inspiring convening focused on creating opportunities for Native youth. The April 8, 2015, convening, “Creating Native Youth Opportunities,” underscored the Obama Administration’s commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation of Native Americans. The five-hour gathering […]
This study evaluates SafeCare, a home-visiting model that addresses child neglect, the most common form of maltreatment.
Casey Family Programs, Child Welfare League of America and Children’s Defense Fund expressed disappointment regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) as the guiding law when determining the well-being of an Indian child in a custody dispute. David Sanders, Casey Family Programs’ executive vice president, said the ruling threatened […]
Native Americans in Philanthropy selected Casey Family Programs to receive its “Member of the Year Award” at a celebration dinner in Catoosa, Okla.
Casey Family Programs has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
This report provides a lens on the American Indian Title IV-E grantee planning process during winter 2012.
This is the story of the 30-year transformation of Casey Family Programs’ work in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and growth of a tribe-led child welfare agency.