The Indian Child Welfare Act


214-1203 INACTIVE RULE

There is no interactive regulation text for this version of this Part. Use the "Regulation" tab to view the text of this Part.
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.