ICWA e-Notice IEPD

When a state or local child welfare agency has reason to believe that a child in its care has native heritage, the Indian Child Welfare Act requires that notice be provided to any and all Tribes that may have a right to intervene. The purpose of ICWA is to prevent the destruction of Indian families. Currently, ICWA notice is transmitted to Tribes through the United States Postal Service, with a return receipt (green postcard) requested. Tribes and child welfare agencies that wish to reduce delay and improve intergovernmental communication regarding native children can use the ICWA e-Notice IEPD to implement near-real-time electronic notice and response.