New Law Helps CA Tribes Keep Kids Out of Foster Care | SoCal Matters

Native American children in California’s foster care system are frequently placed in non-relative, non-native homes. Although the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act, ensuring child welfare agencies investigate ancestry, contested cases still emerge.  This story explores the long-standing issues and the ongoing fight to protect Native foster care rights in California. Read the full story.

TRANSCRIPT: https://calmatters.org/justice/2024/10/new-law-california-tribes-foster-care-video/