About the Conference
The Alaska Tribal Child Welfare & Tribal Justice Conference took place September 9-11, 2024 in Anchorage, Alaska.
This conference was open to Tribal ICWA workers and Tribal representatives across the state. The three-day conference focused on implementation of the ICWA in Child Need of Aid cases and enhancing attendee’s knowledge of and response to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
Agenda
Presentations
Day 1
- Panel of the ICWA State Tribal Partnership Best Practices Grant
- ICWA Case Stages in State Court and Permanency Options
- Tribal Court Authority, Laws, and Structures
- Understanding the Federal Tribal Access Program and State of Alaska Information Exchange Agreement for Tribal Protection Orders
Day 2:
- Introduction to Healthy Outcomes from Positive Childhood Experiences (HOPE)
- The Role of Tribes in the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Process
- Transforming Child Welfare: Impact of OCS and Tribal Partnerships
- Enforcement of Tribal Court Orders
- The Role of Qualified Expert Witnesse
Day 3: