Working with American Indian/Alaska Native Families and Communities
Historical and contemporary issues have shaped the experiences of AI/AN families. Learn about effective and culturally responsive strategies that build on their strengths and resilience.
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Indian Child Welfare Act Active Efforts Support Toolkit
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2024
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Active Efforts Support Toolkit (IAST) was developed by the National Center on Substance Abuse and
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Supporting America’s Children and Families Act Tribal Consultation Report
Children's Bureau, 2026
Summarizes Tribal recommendations received during consultation on implementation of
... (Read More)Advisory: Expanding Behavioral Health Care Access for Alaska Native Communities
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2026
Alaska Native communities face some of the highest rates of behavioral health
... (Read More)Safety and Risk Assessment Tools In Tribal Child Welfare
Capacity Building Center for Tribes, 2025
A guidance document that outlines how to identify, evaluate, and document child
... (Read More)Indian Child Welfare Act Active Efforts Support Toolkit
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2024
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Active Efforts Support Toolkit (IAST) was developed by the National Center on Substance Abuse and
... (Read More)Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., n.d.
TTAC provides training and technical assistance (TTA) to AI/AN communities for
... (Read More)Related Online Training, Videos, and Webinars
Equipping Systems to Support American Indian and Alaska Native Families Affected by Substance Use
Date: November 2024
Presenters share information about policies and practices that separated American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) families and the
...(Read More)ICWA Active Efforts Support Toolkit Learning Modules
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2024
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Active Efforts Support Toolkit (IAST) was developed by the National Center on Substance Abuse and
... (Read More)Native Connections Webinars
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., n.d.
A collection of webinars that can help reduce suicidal behaviors and substance use
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Child and Family Teams - Tribal Engagement Guide
California Department of Social Services, 2024
This guide provides practical, culturally responsive guidance for California child
... (Read More)Reaching Recovery in Rural and Tribal Areas
U.S. Department of Justice, 2023
Discusses the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) and
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National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement
National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Inn..., 2025
A national resource and provides technical assistance to American Indian and Alaska
... (Read More)Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting
Administration for Children and Families (AC..., 2022
Explains the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program and
... (Read More)Indian Health Services (IHS)
IHS, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), oversees federal
... (Read More)National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
NICWA mitigates child abuse and neglect through training, research, public policy
... (Read More)Tribal Law and Policy Institute
TLPI delivers education, research, and other TTA that enhance justice for Native
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