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Program PurposeThe Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is federal law whichprotects and maintains the integrity and rights of Alaska Nativechildren, their families or custodians and tribes in involuntarycustody proceedings.The program’s mission is to ensure that the tribe’s interest inchildren is protected if removal of an Indian child from their homeby the State of Alaska Offi ce of Children’s Services becomesnecessary. Minimum federal standards established by ICWArequire state courts comply when an Alaska Native child is takeninto state custody.Program DescriptionThe Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) ICWA Programprovides case management services to children and parents orguardians in communities served.Case management services include intervening and attendingcourt hearings, case staffings and meetings; conductingsupervised visitations and home visits; scheduling Family GroupDecision Making meetings when necessary; conducting familysearches and identifying potential relative placements; recruitingNative foster homes, and assisting in providing direct servicesto families such as counseling and making referrals to othersupport services that will further enhance the quality of lives ofour children and families.Communities Served• Craig• Haines• Juneau• Klawock• Saxman• WrangellICWA applies to Indian children under the age of 19. ICWAapplies to involuntary custody proceedings and does not apply tocustody disputes between parents.Client ServicesIndian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)Program Profiles26
Client ServicesIndian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)Eligibility Requirements• Must be an enrolled tribal citizen or demonstrate proof ofeligibility for tribal enrollment in the Central Council of theTlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.• Age – Birth to 18 years.• Youth who are 18 and in foster care may choose to remainin foster care up to age 21 and receive services under theChafee Foster Care Independent Living Program.Funding AgencyBureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)ContactTribal Family & Youth Services | ICWAToll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext.7169Local: 907.463.7169Fax: 907.463.7343Field Offices• Craig: 907.826.3948• Haines: 907.766.2810• Klawock: 907.755.2326• Saxman: 907.225.2518• Wrangell: 907.874.348227 Tlingit Haida Central Council
Page 1 and 2: CENTRAL COUNCILTlingit & Haida Indi
Page 3 and 4: MissionPreserving our sovereignty,
Page 5 and 6: Table of ContentsClient Information
Page 7 and 8: Client Information477 Intake Proces
Page 9 and 10: Client InformationFrequently Asked
Page 11 and 12: Client InformationClient Appeals Pr
Page 13 and 14: Client ServicesBurial AssistancePro
Page 15 and 16: Client ServicesChild CareEligibilit
Page 17 and 18: Client ServicesChild SupportApplica
Page 19 and 20: Client ServicesElderly Caregiver Su
Page 21 and 22: Client ServicesElderly ServicesProg
Page 23 and 24: Client ServicesEmployment ServicesE
Page 25 and 26: Client ServicesEnrollmentApplicatio
Page 27 and 28: Client ServicesGED (General Educati
Page 29 and 30: Client ServicesHigher EducationElig
Page 31: Client ServicesHigher EducationFund
Page 35 and 36: Client ServicesJob PlacementEligibi
Page 37 and 38: Client ServicesPreserving Native Fa
Page 39 and 40: Client ServicesTemporary Assistance
Page 41 and 42: Client ServicesTribal Vocational Re
Page 43 and 44: Client ServicesVocational Training
Page 45 and 46: Community ServicesBusiness Developm
Page 47 and 48: Community ServicesEnvironmentalProg
Page 49 and 50: Community ServicesNative American G
Page 51 and 52: Self-GovernanceCommunity ServicesPr
Page 53 and 54: Tax PreparationCommunity ServicesPr
Page 55 and 56: Tribal CourtCommunity ServicesEligi
Page 57 and 58: TFYS Field OfficesCommunity Service
Page 59 and 60: Community ServicesTribal Transporta
Page 61 and 62: Head StartYouth ServicesProgram Pur
Page 63 and 64: Youth ServicesHead StartContactHead
Page 65 and 66: Youth ServicesEnvironmental Educati
Page 67 and 68: Youth ServicesSummer Youth Employme
Page 69 and 70: Facility RentalsElizabeth Peratrovi
Page 71 and 72: Facility RentalsVocational Training
Page 73 and 74: Notes

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