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ICWA

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.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 

Skagway Traditional Council currently receives ICWA grant to promote healthy parenting and other parent child bonding workshops to further prevent neglect or abuse. For more information about ICWA please follow links below: