Nurturing the spirit of ICWA: reinforcing positive outcomes for indigenous children in out-of-home placement

Graduation Date

2016

Document Type

Project

Program

Other

Program

Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2016

Committee Chair Name

Yvonne Doble

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

ICWA, Positive outcomes, Indigenous children, Child placement, Support for tribally specified placement providers, Child welfare, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Indigenous care providers, Substitute care providers, Positive outcomes in placement, Care provider recruitment, Care provider training, Care provider support, Care provider retention

Abstract

The disproportionate representation of Indigenous children placed out of the home through the child welfare system indicate a greater need for Placement Care Providers (PCP) with the capacity for integration, education and connection to native heritage and tradition. The purpose of this project is to increase support for Indigenous PCP's and tribally approved placements. Learning from the knowledge of Indigenous PCP can support the integration, education and connection to native heritage and tradition for Indigenous youth in placement. The experiences of current PCP's can provide child welfare agencies and affiliate organizations with the perspectives of a critical resource in meeting the needs of the Indigenous children they are responsible for serving. These experiences were shared through a semi-structured interview, which was recorded and transcribed. The inductive analysis of the qualitative data collected produced four consistent themes, which were collaboration, trainings focused on meeting needs of the child, facilitation of peer support, and clear and directive communication.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/df65v977d

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