Daily Archives: December 13, 2017

Kathy D. LaPlante, MSW: The Indian Child Welfare Act and fostering youth cultural identity

CYF News | December 2017 The Indian Child Welfare Act and fostering youth cultural identity A new model to provide culturally competent services to American Indian children, families and tribes. By Kathy D. LaPlante, MSW As a child welfare social worker, I worked in the largest county in the United States with the largest urban…

Michael Lawler, PhD: Improving the well-being of American Indian children, families and communities

Improving the well-being of American Indian children, families and communities American Indian populations bear a disproportionate burden from risk factors related to poor health—learn more about new programs and social supports to improve quality of life. By Michael Lawler, PhD American Indian (including in this publication, Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian) children, youth,…

Experts: It’s difficult for children suffering sex abuse to come forward