2011 Fostering Connections Tribal Gatherings
Fostering Connections Tribal Gatherings
Three Regional Gatherings Focused on the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
In collaboration with the Children’s Bureau, the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Tribes (NRC4Tribes), in conjunction with the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement and National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections, sponsored three national tribal gatherings focused on the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008.
The gatherings featured plenary sessions, peer group discussions, and opportunities to network with counterparts from other tribes, national resource centers and regional office staff. The gatherings will also be an opportunity for participants to learn more about the Children’s Bureau Training and Technical Assistance Network and how T/TA can support tribal child welfare program needs.
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Region 4 and 6 Tribal Gathering in Oklahoma City
August 2 - 3, 2011
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Region 9 and 10 Tribal Gathering in Seattle
August 16 - 17 2011
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Regions 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8 Tribal Gathering in Minneapolis
September 13 - 14, 2011
Fostering Connections Tribal Gatherings
Co-Sponsors
On behalf of everyone who contributed so much time and effort in planning and preparing for the Fostering Connections Tribal Gatherings, including the Children’s Bureau and Regional Office partners, as well as the Children’s Bureau T/TA Network - we would like to thank you so much for your participation. We hope that the presentations and breakout sessions provided 'food for thought' as you consider how the Fostering Connections legislation might benefit tribal communities.
There are many resources available through the Children's Bureau's National Training and Technical Assistance Network. The NRC4Tribes is available to assist tribes directly or help tribes connect with other T/TA Network partners and resources within the Children's Bureau. We look forward to serving as an ongoing resource to tribal child welfare programs.
Meanwhile, many people asked for the PowerPoint presentations from the gathering. We have posted the following PowerPoint presentations below:
- Listening to the Community
- Customary Adoption
- Fostering Connections and Title IV-E
- Judge William Thorne, ICWA and Fostering Connections
- Dr. Eddie Brown, Moving Your Community Forward
Thank you again for taking the time to be with us at these gatherings. Along with our planning partners at the National Resource Center for Organizational Improvement and the National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections, it was our honor to host you at the Fostering Connections meetings.
Sincerely,
Kathy Deserly, Associate Director and Jerry Gardner, Director
NRC4Tribes
Resource Binder Documents
Introductory Sections
♦ Oklahoma City Fostering Connections Tribal Gatherings Agenda
♦ Seattle Fostering Connections Tribal Gatherings Agenda
♦ Minneapolis Fostering Connections Tribal Gatherings Agenda
Tab 1: Presenter Biographies
Tab 2: National Child Welfare Resource Center for Tribes (NRC4Tribes)
Tab 3: Training and Technical Assistance
Tab 4: Federal Legislation
Tab 5: Youth Panel
Tab 6: Community Vision in Action
- White Earth Band of Ojibwe Customary Adoption Code
- State of California: All County Letter Assembly Bill 1325, Chapter 287 Statutes of 2009 Tribal Customary Adoption
- Community Practice - Peacemaker Court Practice
Tab 7: Fostering Connections
- Fostering Connections Legislation Public Law 110-351
- Guidance on Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
Tab 8: Mindful and Careful Considerations
Tab 9: Building Strong Communities
Tab 10: Tribal Leadership / Child Welfare
- Tribal Title IV-E Considerations
- NRCOI Fact Sheet - Approaches to Collaboration: State-Tribal Partnerships
- Decision Making: Is a Direct Title IV-E Program Right for Our Tribe?
- How to Approach Completing a Title IV-E Plan Pre-Print
Tab 11: Tribal Courts
- Judicial Guide to Implementing the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (PL 110-351)
- HHS-2011-ACF-ACYF-CS-0174
Tab 12: NRC4Tribes Needs Assessment
- Findings from the NRC4Tribes Technical Assistance Needs Assessment - Executive Summary
- Webinar Slides from Needs Assessment Presentation June 2011
Tab 13: Technical Assistance Process
- April 11, 2011 Children's Bureau Tribal Leader Letter
- Onsite T/TA Network Standard Request Initiation
- T/TA Network Standard Assessment Tool
- T/TA Network Standard Work or Project Plan
Tab 14: Action Planning
Tab 15: Tribal Consultation (CFSR)