ICWA Implementation and Compliance

Purpose:

The Collaborative Hocoka (Circle) takes as one of its main responsibilities overseeing ICWA implementation and compliance, including the State of South Dakota ICWA Commission Report/Recommendations. Therefore, the Collaborative Hocoka (Circle):

· receives feedback from the Collaboratives standing committees about ICWA implementation and compliance issues in their areas;

· reviews annually all the specific recommendations of the Commission Report and monitors how these recommendations are being implemented;

· identifies needed improvements in meeting these recommendations and develops action plans to address them;

· provides annual feedback on ICWA implementation and compliance to South Dakota’s state governance (including, but not limited to, Tribal Chairpersons, Child Protection Services, Governor’s Office, legislative committees, etc.); and

· promotes special ICWA training for court advocates (attorneys) and judges, including tribal judges.

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