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

Tribal Child Welfare Prevention Learning Community

Please Note: Registration is limited to professionals representing enrolled title IV-B Tribal child welfare programs.

First Session: Tuesday, March 24, 2pm ET 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT / 10am AT Strengthening Families. Honoring Culture. Advancing Tribal Prevention. Please join Tribal child welfare and prevention professionals from across Indian Country for a monthly peer learning community focused on strengthening culturally grounded prevention systems.

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  • Webinar

Part 1 – Unlocking Opportunities Under Title IV-E: The Foundations Basics, Requirements, and Resources for Understanding Title IV-E Funding

If you aren’t familiar with title IV-E or it’s something you’ve been wanting to learn more about, this is the session for you. This 60-minute session will: Clarify the basics of title IV-E, specifically the part of the federal legislation designed to support foster care and adoption assistance programs; Explore the requirements associated with each pathway to accessing title IV-E funds; Share and walk through title IV-E resources available through the NTCWCIA; Provide an overview of how the NTCWCIA team can support communities in exploring and pursuing title IV-E pathways.
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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.

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