Contents

Introduction

Welcome
Objectives
Credits

Module 1 | Overview

Historical Trauma and Unresolved Grief
Principles of the Indian Child Welfare Act
Implementation of the Act
Process Fundamentals
Reason to Know
California Rules of Court Addressing ICWA Inquiry and Notice
Review Questions

Module 2 | Initial Inquiry

Case Types in Which ICWA Is Necessary
Goal—Express Finding
Child Need Not Have Existing Indian Ties
Process
“Yes” Determination From Tribe
Review Questions

Module 3 | Further Inquiry and Notice

Suggestion of Indian Status
Further Inquiry Process
When Is Notice Required?
What Do Tribes Do With Notice?
What Constitutes Notice?
Review Questions

Module 4 | Examples

Juvenile Dependency
Juvenile Wardship
Family
Probate
Evaluation