ICWA Flashcards
1
Q
Who does it apply to?
A
Indian children
2
Q
Indian Children (def)
A
member of tribe, or eligible for enrollment. Tribe decides.
3
Q
Triggered when:
A
Any participant has reason to believe the child might be Indian.
4
Q
Types of proceedings
A
Foster care, termination of parental rights, pre-adoptive placements, adoptive placement.
5
Q
Does not apply:
A
to voluntary placement or transfer of custody from one parent to another.
6
Q
State must dismiss when:
A
Residence/domicile is on rez or ward of tribal court. Except in emergency proceedings.
7
Q
Placement preferences:
A
order that tribe has established OR 1. member of extended fam 2. other members of tribe. 3. other Indian families. Consider parent/child wishes.
8
Q
Foster care placement
A
takes into account special needs and reasonable proximity to family.
9
Q
Foster placement cont
A
mirrors other placement but also could be institution approved by tribe.
