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Browsing by Author "Smith, Richie"

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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 2: Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA) Notice
    (2023-11-03) Owen, Carrie; Rosette, SommerDay; Smith, Richie
    This episode outlines the purpose of the MIFPA Notice, which is intended to involve the Indian child's tribe at the earliest point possible. Early engagement and collaboration between the child welfare agency and tribes and the establishment of a good working relationship can lead to better outcomes for Indian children and their families. The episode also addresses frequently asked questions regarding MIFPA Notice and best practices.
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    A Guide Through ICWA & MIFPA Episode 3: Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) Notice
    (2023-11-12) Owen, Carrie; Rosette, SommerDey; Smith, Richie
    This episode addresses the types of proceedings and who should receive the ICWA Notice. The hosts review frequently asked questions regarding ICWA Notice.
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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 5: Qualified Expert Witness
    (2023-11-27) Owen, Carrie; Rosette, SommerDey; Smith, Richie
    In this episode, you will learn the laws that qualified expert witness (QEW) covers in both ICWA and MIFPA. The episode also shares best practices, frequently asked questions and a story from an ICWA Compliance Consultant.
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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.