7800 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55439
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Special event rate: $129 plus tax. When making reservations, individuals must refer to the “NICWA training institute” to receive the discounted rate. Rates are guaranteed until August 18, 2017, or until sold out. After that date, the hotel will charge at the prevailing rate (if space allows). Rate includes fitness center, pool, complimentary parking, and airport shuttle service.
Understanding ICWA
This three-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 ICWA’s implementation. A brief history of U.S. Indian policy as it relates to Indian children and families sets the stage for an examination of the specific provisions of ICWA and practice tips for both tribal and state social workers. Participants will also learn how to successfully integrate other federal and state policies with ICWA—such as the Adoption and Safe Families Act—and support developing tribal and state agreements and other systems changes. This training includes information about the recent Bureau of Indian Affairs ICWA regulations and guidelines.
Cross-Cultural Skills in Indian Child Welfare
Working effectively with Native youth and families in American Indian/Alaska Native child welfare requires knowledge and information on the diverse cultural nuances and history of tribal communities. Each tribe is diverse in nature, but there are common parallels shared among tribal cultures. Utilizing NICWA's Relational Worldview Model as a framework, this training will provide guidance on how to build cross-cultural skills and implement culturally responsive services to connect with tribal communities you serve.
Positive Indian Parenting
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 two- or 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.
Early-Bird Registration Cost for Understanding ICWA, Cross-Cultural Skills in Indian Child Welfare, or Positive Indian Parenting (prior to August 11, 2017): $495
Full Registration Cost for Understanding ICWA, Cross-Cultural Skills in Indian Child Welfare, or Positive Indian Parenting: $595
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.