About the Conference
The Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Workers Conference, took place September 26-38, 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska. This conference was open to Tribal ICWA workers and Tribal representatives across the state. The three-day conference focsed on implementation of the ICWA in Child Need of Aid cases and enhance attendee’s knowledge of and response to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
Conference program
Presentations
Day 1:
- For the Love of Our Children – Jessica Saniguq Ullrich
- Continuity and Survivance Overview of Alaska Native History and Culture -Maria Williams
- Providing Supports When Resources May Be Limited – Sheri Patraw, Jason Bavilla
- ICWA Case Stages -Josh Ahsoak
- Parent Advisory Committee – Lindsay Bothe Culverhouse
Day 2
- Active Efforts -Ali Wykis and Lenora Walker
- Desk Reference for AK Tribal Workers in ICWA Cases -Holly Handler and Casey Groat
- Limit’s of Motivational Interviewing -Lenora Walker
- OCS and Tribal Partnerships -Tasha Yatchmeneff and Robin Charlie
- Strengthening Families Alaska -Val Dudley and Olivia Shears
- Tribal Intervention Transfer and Permanency Options -Maggie Massey
Day 3
- Why We Hurt – Amber Webb
- Partnering for Resource Family Recruitment and Retention -Aileen McInnis, Kirstie Ione, Christine Edwards, and Yurii Miller
- Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact -Mary Johnson, Maria Guerra
- Cultural Support Service Providers -Diane Selanoff and Tasha Yatchmeneff
- Closing Keynote – Christina Love
Agenda
See the session and workshop schedule here.
View the full keynote and workshop session descriptions here.
Agenda
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