Native American Fact Sheets

Three fact sheets suitable for child welfare staff at all levels of the agency will enhance cultivation of engagement skills and culturally appropriate practice. Facilitators and instructors can refer to discussion tips tailored for each of the fact sheets.

Discussion Tips and Guidance for Facilitators and Instructors

Fact Sheets

There are many reasons why individuals do not claim their Native American heritage. This document explains why.

Recommendations describe a culturally centered practice that supports positive outcomes whether or not an individual or family has membership in a federally recognized tribe.

Social workers may be unaware of the sovereign status of a child's Tribe and how it can affect a case within the purview of the Indian Child Welfare Act. This document provides practice tips as well as the historical context of Tribal sovereignty.

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