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Established in 2011 the ICWA Committee was formed to support the goals of the Arizona State, Tribal and Federal Court Forum. Through collaboration, communication, legal and cultural education, and cooperation among state courts, state agencies, Tribes, and tribal entities the ICWA Committee works to improve processes that impact ICWA cases in state courts. Representatives include Tribal judges, state court judges, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Attorney General, Department of Child Safety, Inter Tribal Counsel of Arizona, Administrative Office of the Courts, Tribal attorneys, Casey Family Programs, University of Arizona and Arizona State University, Phoenix Indian Center and private ICWA attorneys.
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Active Efforts Learning Series
Module 1: An Introduction to the Indian Child Welfare Act and Active Efforts
Introduction to the Indian Child Welfare Act and Active Efforts, discusses the historical context, recent Supreme Court decision, and the urgency of providing Active Efforts to maintain or reunify American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) children with their families.
Module 2: An Introduction to the Five Points of Family Intervention
An Introduction to the Five Points of Family Intervention, introduces the Five Points of Family Intervention—and how states can implement Active Efforts—to support American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use. It examines Active Efforts through the lens of the Five Points while providing examples of what Active Efforts could look like throughout these intervention points.
Module 3 The Role of Collaborative Partners in the Implementation of Active Efforts
The Role of Collaborative Partners in the Implementation of Active Efforts, describes the role of collaborative partners in the implementation of Active Efforts to support American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use.
Module 4: An Introduction to the ICWA Active Efforts Support Tool
An Introduction to the ICWA Active Efforts Support Tool, demonstrates how the ICWA Active Efforts Support Tool helps child welfare staff implement Active Efforts. This module covers the ICWA Active Efforts Support Tool, while illustrating how the child welfare workforce can use the tool to support American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use.
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Measuring Compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act: An Assessment Toolkit
Measuring Compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act: An Assessment Toolkit is meant to help those interested in assessing their state court’s performance related to compliance with ICWA
How and Why to Involve the Courts in Your Child and Family Services Review: Suggestions for Agency Administrators
As the third Round of Federal Child and Family Service Reviews (CFSR) begins, this paper describes how involving courts and attorneys in the CFSR can support making effective improvements to State child welfare programs. The paper also addresses how to involve the courts and the range of legal and judicial issues that can be relevant and important to the CFSR.
Mitigating Safety & Risk for Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorders
Mitigating Safety and Risk for Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorders Involved in the Child Welfare System webinar reviews: 1) child welfare assessment of parental substance use as a safety or risk factor through standardized screening, examination of behavioral indicators, observations of the physical environment, and contact with other service providers; 2) opportunities for substance use treatment professionals to partner with child welfare on safety planning with families affected by parental SUDs; and 3) collaborative strategies to support families’ efforts to overcome barriers to child safety and permanency while building parental capacities.
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