ICWA definition
Examples of ICWA in a sentence
The Parties agree to look for guidance on resolution of disputes to Title IV-E of the Act, the ICWA, the Federal regulations applicable to the programs the subject of this agreement, Karuk Tribal Codes, and the California Welfare and Institutions Code, section 10553.1 in particular.
The ICWA‐eligible youth between age 18 and 21 years who are under the jurisdiction of the dependency court would be considered Indian children for purposes of ICWA application in proceedings, including dependency, termination of parental rights and adoption proceedings.
The potential need for legal services is ongoing and potential specific needs for legal services are disclosed prior to Clients being presented with a Birthmother situation, including but not limited to ICPC processing for out-of-state Clients, legal services for termination of parental rights as may be required by the state of Arizona or the state of the Clients’ residence, or for contested terminations, or in the event of Indian Child Welfare Act (hereinafter ICWA) hearings.
The ICWA training will include specific information on the history of ICWA, historic relations between Native American people and state and national government, and the history of culturally insensitive social work practices.
Application of the ICWA for this population will address the youth’s status as a legal adult capable of making independent decisions and allow this population of youth to opt out of ICWA application, if he or she so chooses.