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

Prevention Learning Community: Centering Family Engagement in Prevention

  • June 22, 2026
  • 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT 10 AM PT | 9 AM AKT
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At this time, participation in this initiative is limited to Tribes that currently receive funding under title IV-B of the Social Security Act.
In alignment with title IV-B, lived experts are to be consulted within child welfare decision-making and planning. When implementing, designing, and developing prevention programs, it’s integral to center those who are impacted. This session is designed to build a deeper understanding of family safety, connection, and engagement within Tribal prevention efforts.
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  • Webinar

Prevention Learning Community: Centering Youth Engagement in Prevention

  • July 20, 2026
  • 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT 10 AM PT | 9 AM AKT
  • Register
At this time, participation in this initiative is limited to Tribes that currently receive funding under title IV-B of the Social Security Act.
Many Tribal nations have long-held cultural values of the importance of youth voice in community, leadership, and strategy. Nurturing cultural connections within Tribal communities is the heart of prevention and there is a growing body of research that cultural practices serve as protective factors linking to improved positive and social outcomes for Native youth. This session is designed to center Native youth voice, leadership, and experience as it relates to prevention in Tribal child welfare programming, improving service delivery, and engaging Native youth in the process.
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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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