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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
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| Colorado | 1 |
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| Indian Child Welfare Act 1978 | 2 |
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Peer reviewedWares, Dale M.; And Others – Journal of Multicultural Social Work, 1994
Reports descriptive characteristics of American Indian child welfare programs organized to deal with new tribal responsibilities under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Develops a profile of tribal program administrators based on 121 survey responses. Offers policy recommendations in areas of tribal politics, government policies and funding…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications
Peer reviewedHalverson, Kelly; Puig, Maria Elena; Byers, Steven R. – Child Welfare, 2002
Examined views of urban American Indian parents regarding foster care and American Indian family issues. Addressed themes of: (1) discouragement from working within foster care system; (2) role of culture in caregiving; (3) differing definitions of family; and (4) effects of historical pain due to past family disruption. Formulated guidelines for…
Descriptors: American Indians, Child Welfare, Children, Community Relations
