The purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is "...to protect the best interest of Indian Children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families by the establishment of minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children and placement of such children in homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian culture... "(25 U.S. C. 1902). ICWA provides guidance to States regarding the handling of child abuse and neglect and adoption cases involving Native children and sets minimum standards for the handling of these cases.
-BIA.gov
As an umbrella organization, AICC supports the activities of the Indian Child Welfare Act, ICWA Task Force of Los Angeles by annually providing donated equipment, toys and necessity items at Christmas as well as books, school supplies and necessity items as needed/school supplies/backpacks are needed/collected. We provide an annual Financial Education Services class with a cultural perspective to enhance our youth's financial knowledge in real life. The ICWA Task Force supports the urban Native children and families in Southern California who are eligible under ICWA's mandate and will assist where possible in cases when the mandate is not being applied appropriately.
Help Make a Child's Wish Come True.
AICC is partnering with Child Protective Services, UAII, and the SEIU 721 Native American Caucus to provide holiday gifts for our Native children.
Assist 200+ Native children in foster care in LA and OC. Sign up to be a secret Santa.
Three ways to participate:
*All Donations are tax-deductible.
Participation window open now until December 7, 2024.
Right click to download flyer.
Learn about the ICWA Task Force's Children's Christmas Party & Toy Drive
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