Child Welfare
The ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) Program provides case management services to children and parents or guardians in communities served.
The program’s mission is to ensure that the Tribe’s interest in children is protected if removal of an Indian child from their home by the State of Alaska Office of Children’s Services, becomes necessary. Minimum federal standards established by ICWA require state courts comply when an Alaska Native child is taken into state custody.
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is federal law which protects and maintains the integrity and rights of Alaska Native children, their families or custodians and tribes in involuntary custody proceedings.
ICWA applies to Indian children under the age of 19. ICWA applies to involuntary custody proceedings and does not apply to custody disputes between parents.
Northwest Coast Tribes & Culture Reading Resources
The Reading Resources for Southeast Alaska Tribal Children, Youth and Families booklet provides a listing of books that relate to Northwest Coast trievs and cultures. It is our hope that you will find these books in your local library or bookstore and share them with your children and youth.
For more information please contact Tribal Family & Youth Services | ICWA:
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 #7169 | Local: 907.463.7169 | Fax: 907.463.7343
ICWA Field Office Contacts:
Craig: 907.826.3948
Haines: 907.766.2810
Klawock: 907.755.2326
Saxman: 907.225.2518
Wrangell: 907.874.3482