National Tribal
Child Welfare Center

for Innovation and Advancement

  • Culturally Responsive
  • Community Focused
  • Wraparound Services

National Tribal
Child Welfare Center

for Innovation and Advancement

  • Culturally Responsive
  • Community Focused
  • Wraparound Services

Who We Are

The National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (the Center) offers resources, peer supports, and technical assistance aligned with traditional customs, values, and beliefs to qualifying Tribal child welfare programs receiving federal funding through title IV-B.

About Us

What We Do

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Resources

Building
Knowledge

The Center develops and disseminates a variety of resources, including webinars and podcasts, designed to enhance Tribal child welfare programs.

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Learning Opportunities

Learning
Together

Structured learning communities and peer-to-peer connections offer opportunities for Tribal child welfare professionals to build community and shared knowledge

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Technical Assistance

Customized
Program Support

Qualifying title IV-B Tribes and Alaska Native Villages may request individualized technical assistance to meet unique needs.

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Resource Library

Upcoming Events

  • Webinar

Title IV-E Virtual Summit

  • May 13, 2026
  • 12pm - 5pm ET 11am - 4pm CT 10am - 3pm MT 9am - 2pm PT 8am - 1pm AKT
  • Register
Participation in the Summit is limited to Tribal representatives.
Please join us for our upcoming 2-Day Virtual Title IV-E Summit This gathering is open to Tribal child welfare programs interested in gaining additional knowledge about the pathways to title IV-E and implementation. This Summit is designed as a space for peer connection, shared learning, and strategies for practical application.
More info
  • Webinar

Title IV-E Virtual Summit (Day 2)

  • May 14, 2026
  • 12pm - 5pm ET 11am - 4pm CT 10am - 3pm MT 9am - 2pm PT 8am - 1pm AKT
  • Register
Participation in the Summit is limited to Tribal representatives.
Please join us for our upcoming 2-Day Virtual Title IV-E Summit This gathering is open to Tribal child welfare programs interested in gaining additional knowledge about the pathways to title IV-E and implementation. This Summit is designed as a space for peer connection, shared learning, and strategies for practical application.
More info

Our Focus Areas

Workforce Supports

Strengthen the Tribal child welfare workforce through culturally grounded training, coaching, and strategies to support recruitment, retention, and staff wellness.

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Prevention Programs

Design, expand, or enhance prevention and family preservation programs that reflect community values and are rooted in Native knowledge and protective factors.

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Federal Requirements

Navigate and implement federal requirements (e.g., title IV-B, IV-E, ICWA) in ways that honor Tribal sovereignty and align with cultural practices and local needs.

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Tribal-State Collaboration

Build meaningful, trust-based relationships with state partners to improve coordination, communication, and outcomes for Native children and families.

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Data Management

Strengthen capacity for collecting, analyzing, and using data in ways that reflect community priorities—support includes case management systems, reporting tools, and data sovereignty practices.

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Services

The Center offers services at no cost to qualifying Tribal child welfare programs that receive title IV-B funding. The Center works in close partnership with each program, providing support that is culturally responsive, community-led, and grounded in Indigenous Ways of Knowing.

Learn More About Our Services