The purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is "...to protect the best interest of Indian Children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families by the establishment of minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children and placement of such children in homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian culture... "(25 U.S. C. 1902). 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.
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ICWA Designated Agents ListingThe regulations implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) authorize Indian Tribes to designate an agent other than the Tribal Chairman for service of ICWA notices. This person is called the "ICWA Designated Agent." The ICWA Designated Agent can also assist with your ICWA questions.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) publishes the names and addresses of ICWA Designated Agents each year in the Federal Register. The BIA also publishes a list of ICWA Designated Agents on its website, which is updated every 3 months. Please refer to the list on the BIA’s website for the most current and up-to-date contact information for ICWA Designated Agents.
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