Browsing by Author "Miller, Cindi"

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    A Guide Through ICWA & MIFPA Episode 1: Inquiry
    (2023-10-30) Owen, Carrie; Miller, Cindi; Smith, Richie
    This episode describes the process of Inquiry and how it is considered an active effort. Local social service agencies and private licensed child placement agencies are responsible for finding out if a child has Indian heritage. This episode will also answer frequently asked questions and share best practices regarding Inquiry.
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    A Guide Through ICWA & MIFPA Episode 4: Active Efforts
    (2023-11-20) Owen, Carrie; Miller, Cindi; Smith, Richie
    This episode discusses how Active Efforts is covered under both ICWA Act and also under MIFPA. Active Efforts under ICWA deals with remedial service and rehabilitative programs or preventive measures. Under MIFPA, active efforts includes acknowledging traditional helping and healing systems of an Indian child's tribe and using these systems as core to help and heal the Indian child and family. The episode will also address frequently asked questions regarding Active Efforts.
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    A Guide Through ICWA & MIFPA Episode 6: Placement Preference
    (2023-12-03) Owen, Carrie; Miller, Cindi; Smith, Richie
    In this final episode of a Guide through ICWA & MIFPA, the hosts discuss placement preference and considerations that child welfare workers must make according to state law. The order of preference is discussed as follows: 1) A member of an Indian child's extended family 2) A foster home or license approved or specified by an Indian child's tribe 3) Indian Foster home licensed, approved by a authorized non-Indian license authority and 4) an institution for children approved by an Indian tribe, or operated by the Indian organization with a program suitable to meet the Indian child's needs. Hosts respond to FAQs and best practices as well.