National Indian Child Welfare Association
Protecting our Children. Preserving our Culture.
NICWA improves the lives of American Indian children and families. Learn more.
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Focus On
Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978
NICWA provides training and support for the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA).
ICWA helps keep American Indian children with American Indian families.
Family Resources
Research
NICWA conducts research to support effective policy-making and strengthen services for American Indian children.
Training & Certification
Get Certified by NICWA 
NICWA offers Tribal Child Welfare Worker certification.
On-site Technical Assistance
NICWA can help you improve child welfare and children's mental health services. Explore our current Circles of Care and Systems of Care communities.
ICWA Online Training Course
NICWA provides training and support for child welfare workers working on ICWA cases.
2009 Indian Child Welfare Training Institutes
News & Events
Action Alert
Click here to view The President signs into law landmark child welfare legislation with new tribal funding!
28th Annual Conference
April 11 - 14, 2010 - Portland, OR Become a Sponsor: Our sponsors enjoy many benefits. Call for Artists 2010
National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day May 7, 2009
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