The Indian Child Welfare Act was designed to address:

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The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was designed to address the loss of tribal sovereignty and culture when Native children are removed from their families and placed in non-Native homes. It provides guidelines for the placement of Native children in foster care and adoption, prioritizing placement with relatives or within their own tribes to maintain cultural connections. While child abuse is a problem in all communities, this was not the primary concern addressed by ICWA. The act does not specifically address the need for more Native child welfare workers or training for foster parents.

The Indian Child Welfare Act Was Designed to Address