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Section 4 Overview

This section pertains to the policy and procedures necessary when an out-of-home placement of a child is imminent or has occurred.

Chapter 19 Overview

This chapter describes additional procedures to use when there is an out-of-home placement of Native American (Indian) or refugee children.

Table of Contents

19.1  Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (P. L. 95-608) – (ICWA)

19.1.1  Specific Requirements of the ICWA
19.1.2  Native American Definitions

19.2  Native American Child Services

19.3  Determining Child’s Indian Status

19.3.1  Out-Of-Home Care Placement Mandates            

19.4 Procedures for Refugee and Cuban/Haitian Unaccompanied Minor Placement Program

19.4.1  Program Requirements and Procedures

Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)

CD04-79

Memoranda History:

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