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Child Abuse Services offered at National Indian Child Welfare Association

5100 South Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR 97239

Eligibility

Unrestricted.

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

Languages

American Sign Language, Interpreter services

Application process

Call, email, or visit the website for more information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Wahkiakum, WA
Skamania, WA
Cowlitz, WA
Clark, WA
OR

Other Information

Languages

Interpreter services
American Sign Language

Focus Population

American Indian/Alaska Natives

Payment Options

Free

Description

Provides information and referral for children and families of Native American descent regarding issues of child abuse, custody, termination of parental rights, adoption, and foster care. Works to address the issues of child abuse and neglect through training, research, public policy, and grassroots community development. Also works to support compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. This act seeks to keep Native American children with Native American families. Does not provide legal advice or case management services. NICWA is not a direct service provider.

Providing organization

National Indian Child Welfare Association

Works to address the issues of child abuse and neglect through training, research, public policy, and grassroots community development. Also works to support compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. This act seeks to keep American Indian children with American Indian families.