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Indian Child Welfare Act Programs
Managing Agency U.S. Department of the Interior http://www.doi.gov

Program Description

The purpose of the program is to promote the stability and security of American Indian tribes/Alaskan Native and families by protecting American Indian/Alaskan Native children and preventing the separation of American Indian/Alaskan Native families. Furthermore, the grants provides assistance to Indian tribes in the operation of child and family service programs.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a Native American/American Indian or Alaskan Native and you or a family member must be enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information

For more information, write to us at:
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Division of Human Services
MS-4513-MIB
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240

Call us at:
202-513-7642

Or visit our website at:
http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/OIS/HumanServices/index.htm