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DAY 1 MATERIALS:
Keynote Dr. Art Martinez PowerPoint PDF Link.
Lessons Learned Plenary Powerpoint PDF Link
- Floyd Velasquez, Director of Emergency Services, Morongo Band of Mission Indians:Â https://youtu.be/YDEoCoI8u58
- Ashley Hemmers, Tribal Administrator, Fort Mojave Indian Tribe: https://youtu.be/UjjkocNBCgA
ICWA in the News Plenary Resources:
- BRACKEEN Materials:
- CTFC Brackeen FAQ for California
- Brackeen 5th Circuit En Banc Opinion
- Brackeen Tribal Brief
- Brackeen States Amicus Brief
- Brackeen Casey Amicus Brief
- AFCARS and Sunset Rule Litigation
- Democracy Forward Powerpoint Slides
- AFCARS Recording: https://youtu.be/mHeFbWoL308
- Sunset Recording: https://youtu.be/2Dri0FZH1fE
- AFCARS Complaint
- AFCARS Motion for Summary Judgment
- HHS Sunset Rule Complaint
Legislative Panel
- AB 873: Fact Sheet
- AB 873: Bill Text
- AB 873: Tribal Support Letter
- AB 1055 – Witness Information Document
- AB 1055: Fact Sheet
- AB 1055: Tribal Support Letter
- Legislation CTFC Tracking: Position Letter
FFPSA Panel
- Powerpoint Slides
- California Trailer Bill Language Implementing FFPSA
- Federal FFPSA Language
- Children’s Bureau Page – FFPSA Title IV-E Prevention Program
DAY 2 MATERIALS
Keynote:
- Chief Judge Abinati – Recorded Session
Tribal Infrastructure Panel:
- Yurok – Tamara Honrodo Remarks
- Resources for IV-E
CDSS Updates Panel:
- Combined Powerpoint PDF
- Kim Mettler: CORE Curriculum Updates Pre-recorded Session
1:45 – 2:45 PM Breakout Sessions:
- (A): ICWA 101
- (B) Complying with ICWA’s Placement Preferences: Tribally Approved Homes and Resource Family Approval
- Powerpoint Slides
- Mica Llerandi: Pre-Recorded Session
- CTFC Report – Child and Family Teams
- CTFC Report – TCA/RFA Process: Challenges and Opportunities
- CTFC Report – Tribal Criminal Background Checks
3:00 – 4:00 PM Breakout Sessions:
- ICWA 102: Placement
- Best Practices Panel
- Words Matter – Ethics