The Indian Child Welfare Act
214-1203 INACTIVE RULE
Title | 214 | Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
Chapter | XXX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Subchapter | XX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Part | 1203 | The Indian Child Welfare Act |
Type of Filing | Periodic Refile |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 01/02/2002 to 12/29/2006 |
Regulation Authority:
42-35,42-72-5(12)
Purpose and Reason:
Requires compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (PL 95-608), a federal law passed by Congress in 1978 to protect the rights of Indian children, families, and tribes. This federal legislation sets guidelines for the individual states to follow in handling child welfare cases involving Indian children. It is the intent of the Act to serve the best interests of Indian children by strengthening Indian families and preserving the cultural identity of Indian children.




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