Anton Treuer's virtual training session, "Indigenous Kids in Foster and Adoptive Placements: From the Indian Child Welfare Act to Best Practices for Helping Native Kids Know Themselves," offers a comprehensive and profound exploration of the challenges and solutions involved in the care of Indigenous children in foster and adoptive settings. As a renowned scholar and educator, Dr. Treuer guides participants through the historical context leading to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), emphasizing how past child welfare practices impacted Native families and children. The training focuses on best practices that promote cultural connection, identity, and self-knowledge for Indigenous youth placed in non-Native homes. It highlights the importance of placement preferences under ICWA to keep Native children connected to their culture, language, and community, ultimately fostering their positive identity development and well-being. This session is essential for social workers, foster and adoptive parents, educators, and anyone involved in Indigenous child welfare, aiming to enhance understanding, respect, and culturally competent care for Native children in out-of-home placements.

This is a private training for team members at Seneca Family of Agencies.