Who We Are

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To provide the highest quality of legal services for Indian families
To preserve and reunite Indian families who are impacted by the child protection system
To collaborate with Indian families and tribes to secure safe and loving homes for their children when out of home placement is necessary
To advocate for the best interests of Indian children and their right to maintain family and tribal connections
To end the disparities in the number of out of home placements of Indian children

Justice – a culturally relevant specific and holistic approach to the delivery of legal services
Engagement – an active presence in the Indian community
Collaboration – a belief that working with each chilld’s tribe is essential; a recognition of the importance and necessity of state, tribal, and county child protection systems
Understanding – an ability to promote knowledge and awareness of the significance of the ICWA through historical and cultural perspectives

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Representing Indian families affected by the child protection system
Collaborating with tribes, community services providers, and child protection professionals to provide a responsive and meaningful approach to address our clients’ strengths and struggles
Advocating for systematic responses for better meeting the needs of Indian children and families
Training focused on compliance with the mandates and spirit of the ICWA
Facilitating a national ICWA resource through our website – www.icwlc.org