A California Indian tribe has filed a complaint in federal court seeking to nullify the adoption of an American Indian baby born in Sioux City. The Tyme Maidu Tribe, Berry Creek Rancheria, of Oroville ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has released a final rule eliminating cost-sharing requirement for Tribal child ...

The state of Alaska has entered into a first-of-its kind compact to let tribes and tribal organizations take over child welfare services in their communities. State officials say the new Alaska Tribal ...

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - Gov. Tony Evers has joined a delegation of 26 bipartisan governors in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging them to pass the bipartisan Strengthening State and ...

Each time Elisia Manuel sees her daughter Precious rehearsing traditional basket dancing and humming tribal songs around their home in Casa Grande, Arizona, she’s overwhelmed with emotion. “It’s ...

Phillip Molina had a rough start, constantly being moved and shuttled among lots of strangers. That’s sadly typical for many teens and children in foster care, especially those living in group homes ...

Worried about a pending U.S. Supreme Court case, some states aim to pass new laws ensuring American Indian children can stay in their tribal communities even if they’re placed in the child welfare ...

Negotiations broke down last week over a compact between Alaska Native tribes, tribal organizations, and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. The agreement, called the Alaska Tribal ...

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Dec. 4, 2022. Amid the uncertainty over the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, some legislatures are considering state-based versions in hopes of having a ...

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REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION IN THE SALMON RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT... THE SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBAL ...