UNDERSTANDING THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT FOR STATE WORKERS
This book is written and essential for the State Worker new to ICWA requirements! This booklet explains the historical events and overview leading to the passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. 45 pages with notes.
UNDERSTANDING THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT
This handy booklet includes The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 with notes. Over fifteen (15) ICWA cases are presented and analyzed. Descriptions of five lawsuits that have been filed against Child Welfare and ICWA staff are presented for study. This book belongs in every ICWA and CPS office as a reference and training manual. I.S.B.N. 0-9678848-5-3
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CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES: Indian Children and Child Abuse Booklet
This brochure explains the Tribe’s legal responsibility to protect its children and the interface with the state system. The role of the courts, ICW and CPS, and prosecutor are reviewed and Federal definitions of child abuse and requirements for reporting child abuse are also covered. Includes discussion on the rights of parents and children and how a child is placed in protective custody. This material is suitable for a parent or a professional person who is interested in a longer treatise of the subject of Child Protective Services in Indian Country.
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INDIAN CHILD WELFARE POLICY AND PROCEDURAL MANUAL
This book details step by step procedures for the Indian Child Welfare Worker that are consistent with Federal Law such as the Safe Family and Adoption Act and the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. The Manual provides a working model for each Tribe to adapt and modify to reflect their distinct Tribal Culture and legal code. The Basic ICW Manual comes with 60 office forms in print format such as case plans, foster care, adoptive home studies, client service forms, and court forms. I.S.B.N. 0-9678848-0-2
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INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURAL MANUAL
The Indian Child Protection Manual is an excellent resource for use by Child Protection Specialist and the ICW Office. The CPW Manual has sections on conducting and reporting an investigation on Trust Land, joint investigations on Fee land, monitoring the investigation and procedures of the State Protection Worker and determining if the State is following the Indian Child Welfare Act. The Manual comes with 25 office forms that comply with national standards for data collection on perpetrators and risk determinations in child abuse and neglect cases. I.S.B.N. 0-9678848-1-0
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ABC’S OF TRIBAL FOSTER CARE
This comprehensive coil-bound manual on how to start and operate a tribal foster care program is packed with 350 pages of information and forms for Foster Care and Adoption Placements. The ABC’S of Tribal Foster Care has sections on The Legal Basis for Services, Pre-Requisites to Establishing Tribal Foster Care Programs, Developing Tribal Standards, Developing Advisory Boards, Sample Tribal Foster Care Licensing Act, Home Studies, Pre-Certification Processes, Assessing the Foster Family, Recruiting and Training Foster Parents, Child Placement Process, The Discipline of Foster Children, and Suicide Assessment and Resources. It has practical sections on transportation, immunizations, position descriptions and universal precautions. I.S.B.N. 0-9678848-3-7
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LAWSUITS AGAINST CASEWORKERS: Current Liability Issues for Indian Child Welfare Workers
The Federal Tort Claims Act is discussed as well as what is covered and not covered under this Act. Covers types of immunity and how immunity may be lost. Presents ten lawsuits against child welfare workers with awards ranging from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000. Trends in verdicts and keys to competence included.
COURT FOR CASEWORKERS: An Introduction to Procedures and Policies of Native American Courts.
This is an excellent introductory book that presents Courtroom rules of etiquette, overview of juvenile court hearings, notice and presumption, standard exceptions to hearsay rules, how to intervene in a state court, rules of evidence, tips on giving testimony, surviving cross examination, qualifying as an expert witness, and major mistakes made by workers in pre-trial conferences.
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ESTABLISHING A TRIBAL DAY CARE CENTER: Policy and Procedures including Health and Safety Performance Standards.
Guidelines for Tribal Childcare Programs who desire to move beyond a voucher program to a full service child development center. The material is presented in two 3 ring binder notebooks and on disk. It includes Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease Standards, Immunization Schedules, Building and Physical Premises Standards, Health and Safety Training Standards for Staff, Center, Group, Family and In-Home Standards, and Program Standards for each level of care. Informative Sections includes Disaster Plans, School Readiness, Community Assessment, Child Support Enforcement, Transportation, Fire Safety, Guidance and Discipline. I.S.B.N. 0-9678848-8-8
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WRITING THE WINNING GRANT – A Guide to Grant and Proposal Writing for Faith Based Organizations.
This books details a step by step process on writing and reviewing the major elements for winning a grant. Includes 150 sources of grant information and how to build a grant writing team. Sample forms and charts from Federal, State and Foundation applications, as well as dozens of illustrations taken from faith based grants included. 190 pages, bound. I.S.B.N. 0-9678848-6-1
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WRITING THE WINNING PROPOSAL – A Guide to Grant and Proposal Writing for Non-Profit Organizations.
This books details a step by step process on writing an effective, winning proposal. It reviews the major elements of a grant proposal and how to build a grant writing team. Included is 150 sources of grant information, sample forms and charts from Federal, State and Foundation applications, and dozens of illustrations taken from from non-profit Federal and state grant applications. 190 pages, coil binding. I.S.B.N. 0-9678848-4-5
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GRANT WRITING: A guide to Grant and Proposal Writing for Native American Organizations.
Written specifically for Tribes and non-profit organizations serving Native Americans. This books details a step by step process on writing effective grants and proposals and how to build a grant writing team. Included is 150 sources of grant information, sample forms and charts from Federal, State and Foundation applications, and dozens of illustrations taken from from non-profit Federal and state grant applications. 190 pages, coil binding. I.S.B.N. 0-9678848-7-X