Weekend Wisdom: Can a Non-Native Family Adopt an Indian Child?
Question: This was a question from someone in South Dakota. She says, “I haven’t listened to all your back episodes, but can you address ICWA, the Indian Child Welfare Act, as it pertains to adoption? I live in a state where the majority of children in foster care are Native Americans, and ICWA, the Indian Child Welfare Act, is confusing and divisive. At the end of the day, I just want the children I care for to be safe. I understand the reason for the law, but I hate when the comments on an ICWA story about adoption accuse foster care providers of kidnapping.
Resources:
- Indian Child Welfare Law Center – ICWLC.org
- Info on ICWA
Music Credit: Michael Ashworth
Podcast Producer: Megown SoundWorks
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