Measuring Compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Research and Practice Brief
This research and practice brief is a useful resource for states that seek to document compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
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White House convening lifts up native youth: Event brings together first lady, Cabinet secretaries, tribal youth and leaders to expand opportunities for Native youth
Casey Family Programs joined the White House, Center for Native American Youth, tribal, government and philanthropic leaders in an inspiring convening focused on creating opportunities for Native youth. The April 8, 2015, convening, “Creating Native Youth Opportunities,” underscored the Obama Administration’s commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation of Native Americans. The five-hour gathering […]
SafeCare: Evidence-based Neglect Prevention Model Shows Effectiveness with American Indians
This study evaluates SafeCare, a home-visiting model that addresses child neglect, the most common form of maltreatment.
Child welfare organizations disappointed by decision: U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of adoptive parents in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl
Casey Family Programs, Child Welfare League of America and Children’s Defense Fund expressed disappointment regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) as the guiding law when determining the well-being of an Indian child in a custody dispute. David Sanders, Casey Family Programs’ executive vice president, said the ruling threatened […]
Native American philanthropic group recognizes Casey
Native Americans in Philanthropy selected Casey Family Programs to receive its “Member of the Year Award” at a celebration dinner in Catoosa, Okla.
Supreme Court brief filed in support of Indian Child Welfare Act
Casey Family Programs has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
American Indian Title IV-E Application Planning Process: Tribal Progress, Challenges and Recommendations
This report provides a lens on the American Indian Title IV-E grantee planning process during winter 2012.
Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi (LOWO) Transformation Report
This is the story of the 30-year transformation of Casey Family Programs’ work in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and growth of a tribe-led child welfare agency.