September Training Institute

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Basics with Regulations Update
This two-day training provides participants with information about the basic legal requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) and the practice issues involved with its implementation. A brief history of Indian policy in general, and as it relates to Indian children and families, sets the stage for an examination of the specific elements of ICWA and practice tips for both tribal and state social workers.

Advanced ICWA
This option is offered as a third day of training, allowing participants to stay on or new participants to join. Advanced ICWA provides participants with advanced strategies for implementing ICWA. They will receive information on how to successfully integrate other federal and state policies that interface with ICWA—such as the Adoption and Safe Families Act and Fostering Connections and Increasing Adoptions Act—and supports for developing tribal and state agreements and other systems change.

Positive Indian Parenting (PIP)
Our most popular training, Positive Indian Parenting prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to train American Indian and Alaska Native parents using a culturally specific approach. The materials presented during this three-day training draw on the strengths of historic Indian child-rearing patterns and blend traditional values with modern skills. Storytelling, cradleboards, harmony, lessons of nature, behavior management, and the use of praise are discussed.

The training will be held in the host hotel September 27-29, 2016.

Early-Bird Registration Cost for ICWA Basics (Prior to September 1, 2016): $395
Early-Bird Registration Cost for Advanced ICWA (Prior to September 1, 2016):$135
Early-Bird Registration Cost for PIP (Prior to September 1, 2016): $495

Full Registration Cost for ICWA Basics: $460
Full Registration Cost for Advanced ICWA: $185 
Full Registration Cost for PIP: $560

Please note, training must meet the minimum number of participants by the early-bird deadline. If minimum is not met, participants will be notified, registration fees refunded, and training will be cancelled.

Additional Questions?
Please visit our Training Insitute page for more detials including objectives, sample agendas, and more. Please contact NICWA Event Coordinator Sarah Wittmann at swittmann@nicwa.org or (503) 222-4044, ext. 124.