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The National Indian Child Welfare Association

Resource Type

Organization - Private, Non-Profit

Description

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is the most comprehensive source of information on American Indian child welfare and works on behalf of Indian children and families. NICWA provides public policy, research, and advocacy; information and training on Indian child welfare; and community development services to a broad national audience including tribal governments and programs, state child welfare agencies, and other organizations, agencies, and professionals interested in the field of Indian child welfare. NICWA works to address the issues of child abuse and neglect through training, research, public policy, and grassroots community development. NICWA also works to support compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. This act seeks to keep American Indian children with American Indian families.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)

Web Address

http://www.nicwa.org/

Languages

English

Contact Information

5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 300

Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-222-4044
Fax: 503-222-4007

http://www.nicwa.org/contact/index.asp
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