ICWA provides guidance to States regarding the handling of child abuse and neglect and adoption cases involving Native children and sets minimum standards for the handling of these cases.

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), enacted into law in 1978, addresses the high rate of Native children removed from their families by public and private child welfare agencies.

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 is a Federal law that governs the removal and out-of-home placement of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and youth.

The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA, enacted November 8, 1978 and codified at 25 U.S.C. §§ 1901 – 1963 [1]) is a United States federal law that governs jurisdiction over the removal of American …

This chapter of the U.S. Code outlines laws and regulations related to Indian child welfare, focusing on their rights and protections.

Congress enacted the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in 1978 in response to the unwarranted removal of Indian children from their families and tribal communities in alarming numbers.

Jul 4, 2025 · ICWA arose from a century of policies that stripped Native children from their communities. Its core protections—tribal jurisdiction, active efforts, and placement preferences—have become the …

4 days ago · Explore the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), the federal law designed to protect Native American families and uphold tribal sovereignty in child welfare cases.

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. §§ 1901 et seq.) is federal legislation which establishes minimum federal standards for state court child welfare proceedings and many other “child custody” …

The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) (25 U.S.C. § 1901 et. Seq.) is a Federal law that governs the jurisdiction over adoption and custody of American Indian children.