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Substance Abuse and Child Welfare in Tribal Communities: A Two-Part Webinar Series-Spring 2008

This webinar series was presented by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Region 10, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW), and National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)

June 10, 2008: Family Centered Services for Indian Children Impacted by Family Substance Use Disorders. Part One in the Series: Substance Abuse and Child Welfare in Tribal Communities

This session examines the delivery of family-centered services in the context of the recovery model and community response. The topics include supporting families that are separated from their children, identifying traditional positive supports, and building understanding for the historical issues that surround tribal child welfare.

Presenters

  • Janice M. Holt, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families, Region 10
  • Cathleen Otero, Deputy Director, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
  • Nadja Jones (Comanche/Onondaga), Senior Community Development Specialist, National Indian Child Welfare Association

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June 26, 2008: Substance Abuse Treatment, Child Welfare, and Court Collaboration
Part Two in the Series: Substance Abuse and Child Welfare in Tribal Communities

The NCSACW and NICWA have worked together to integrate the Relational Worldview Model and the 10 Element Framework to support administrators in developing and maintaining collaboration in Tribal communities. The panel presentation involves representatives from two tribes who are currently working to create system-wide linkages between their Tribal community and State or county level departments of child welfare services and substance abuse treatment services.

Presenters

  • Janice M. Holt, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families, Region 10
  • Nancy K. Young, Director, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
  • Nadja Jones (Comanche/Onondaga), Senior Community Development Specialist, National Indian Child Welfare Association
  • Deborah Northburg, Programs Manager, Cook Inlet Tribal Council Child & Family Services Department, Cook Inlet Tribal Council (Alaska)
  • Elana Shiflea, Behavioral Health Coordinator, Native Village of Eklutna
  • Kari Hearod, Director, Mahli Issuba Family Recovery Center, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (Oklahoma)

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