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Novelist Angeline Boulley's newest book tells the story of an Ojibwe girl's experience in foster care.

To inform child welfare agencies about what Indigenous children in foster care need most, a new survey gives voice to the youth themselves. 

By John Kelly The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking input on how to best support Indian Child Welfare Act implementation and approvals for foster care prevention services.  The request, which was published in the Federal Register, is related to the recent passage of the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act.

Thirteen members of Congress are calling on the Justice Department to return the visibility of its own report on missing and murdered Indigenous people. 

An upcoming report shows tribes have redefined and tailored US foster care laws to match the priorities of their unique communities and cultures.

Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill removing barriers for the state’s Ombudsperson for American Indian Families in child welfare cases. 

Colorado lawmakers want to strengthen laws requiring special protections for Indigenous children and families in child welfare cases.

A conversation with Linda Spears, member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe and president and CEO of the Child Welfare League of America.

I wonder about the other Native fosters who had to experience the same or even worse for longer, writes Baz Hawk.