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SUMMARY:The Supporting America’s Children and Families Act: Supporting Full Implementation of Tribal Provisions and Taking Action on Requests for Comment
DESCRIPTION:On January 4\, 2025\, President Biden signed into law the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (P.L. 118-258). The legislation reauthorizes two child welfare programs under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act\, which provides some of the most flexible federal funding for Tribes and states\, to help children at risk of removal into foster care stay at home safely. The legislation contains several provisions that benefit Tribal Nations and Native children and families\, including new funding and opportunities to address administrative burden and Indian Child Welfare Act compliance under Title IV-B.  \nThe National Indian Child Welfare Association and the California Tribal Families Coalition will be hosting a one-hour webinar on September 4\, 2025\, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET to unpack new provisions in the law and explore how you can take action to support effective implementation. By the end of the webinar\, participants will (1) understand the key provisions in the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (P.L. 118-258) that benefit Tribal Nations and Native children and families and upcoming Tribal consultations\, (2) gain insight into strategies for responding to the Administration for Children and Families request for public comment on Providing Technical Assistance Related to the Indian Child Welfare Act\, and (3) access a sample letter to inform and shape their own submission of public comments by the September 22\, 2025\, deadline. 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/the-supporting-americas-children-and-families-act-supporting-full-implementation-of-tribal-provisions-and-taking-action-on-requests-for-comment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Social Services,Tribal Organization Events
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SUMMARY:Tribal Consultation: One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill Act\, Section 70403\, Adoption Tax Credit
DESCRIPTION:Treasury is hosting an expedited Tribal consultation on implementation of Section 70403\, Recognizing Indian Tribal Governments for Purposes of Determining Whether a Child Has Special needs for Purposes of the Adoption Credit\, in Public Law 119-21\, 139 Stat. 72 (July 4\, 2025)\, commonly known as the One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter\, which includes more information and framing questions. \nYou may register for the expedited consultation here. \nTreasury is accepting written comments received by Wednesday\, October 10\, 2025\, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultation-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-section-70403-adoption-tax-credit/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Social Services,Treasury Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000
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SUMMARY:Child Victims and Child Witnesses’ Rights in Federal Court
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, children are victims of physical and/or sexual abuse. If the crime occurred in Indian Country\, a National Park\, on a military base or other area where there is federal jurisdiction\, these young victims may be called to testify in federal court as victims and witnesses in a criminal case. The process can be intimidating or frightening for children. A federal statute\, 18 U.S.C. § 3509\, the Child Victims’ and Child Witnesses’ Rights statute\, provides protections for child witnesses during the investigation and during court proceedings. This webinar will address the protections provided in the Child Victims’ and Child Witnesses’ Rights statute\, the Crime Victims’ Rights Act and the Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance. \nThis training is available to any interested federal\, state\, or tribal criminal justice or social service professional who works with child victims. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided. \nThis training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative\, the United States Indian Police Academy\, the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, the Drug Enforcement Administration\, the Bureau of Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Firearms and Explosives\, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact at Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov\, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/child-victims-and-child-witnesses-rights-in-federal-court/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T130000
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SUMMARY:Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in Indian Country
DESCRIPTION:National Indian Country Training Initiative Online Training AnnouncementTitle: Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in Indian Country \n\n\n\nDate: September 30\, 2025\, 2:00-3:30 pm ETRegister Here: https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/rc7d70082ba23ad8526c1b3bb1a0b7f4d \n\n\n\nFederal laws designate groups of professionals that are required to report cases of suspected child abuse and neglect occurring in Indian Country. Reporting obligations\, standards for making a report\, consequences for failing to report\, and confidentiality of reports will be discussed. This session will be a combination of substantive lecture and interactive scenarios. \n\n\n\nThis training is available to any interested federal\, state\, or tribal criminal justice or social service professional who works with children in Indian country. There is no charge to attend this webinar. CLE will not be provided. \n\n\n\nThis training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative\, the United States Indian Police Academy\, the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, the Drug Enforcement Administration\, the Bureau of Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Firearms and Explosives\, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact at Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov\, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/mandatory-reporting-of-child-abuse-in-indian-country/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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