Resource Library

There are many resources available to Indian children and families in California.  These resources include health services, mental health services, substance abuse programs, parenting classes and more.  These services are provided by Indian health service centers, non-profit organizations and tribes and tribally organized entities.  Here are some links and information to help you do your own research to see what resources may be available to the child and family in the local community.

If you have resources you would like to share, please send them to Janel Brown at: jbrown@californiacasa.org.

Websites

Nationl Indian Child Welfare Assocation (NICWA)
The National Indian Child Welfare Association provides publications, training and information concerning the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.
www.nicwa.org

California Indian Legal Services (CILS)
California Indian Legal Services is the first Indian controlled law firm organized to provide specialized legal representation to Indians and Indian tribes.
www.calindian.org

American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF)
American Indian Education Foundation supports American Indian students in achieving their dreams through completion of post secondary education.
www.nrcprograms.org

Indianz.com Your Internet Resource
Presents news, advice, education links, tribal law information, and more from Native American perspective.
Indianz.com

Indian Health Services (IHS)
Indian Health Services is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for providing health services to Native American and Alaska Natives.
www.ihs.gov

Tribal Star
The site is designated to provide technical assistance to tribes, tribal programs, county social workers, and all other who work with tribal foster youth. http://theacademy.sdsu.edu/TribalSTAR/Welcome.htm

Articles

California Needs More Native American CASAs for Native American Children
By: Christine Williams

The Indian Child Welfare Act and CASA/Gal Volunteers: Advocating for the Best Interest of Native Children
By: Abby Abinanti, Yurok Unified Family Court, San Francisco CA

DVDs

500 Nations
Alma Martinez, Kevin Costner

Books

Indian Killer
by Sherman Alexie

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie

Growing Up Native American
by Bill Adler, Ines Hernandez and Patricia Riley

In Search of April Raintree
by Beatrice Culleton Mosionier

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