March 2026 Monthly Highlights
- March, 2026 Monthly Highlights
CTFC’s Hybrid 2026 Annual Meeting is April 16!
- Federal Updates in Tribal Child Welfare
CTFC’s Website Update Is Live!
New Treatment Facility for Tribal Communities in Southern California
Free Access to Foster Parent College for Tribally Approved Homes (TAHs)
- New Report: How Changes in Foster Youth Classification Status Relate to Student Absenteeism and Discipline
- Listening Session: Lifting up the Needs of Unhoused Tribal Youth
April is the Inaugural National Sibling Connections Awareness Month
Membership Spotlight & Training Portal
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
January 2026 Monthly Highlights
- January, 2026 Monthly Highlights
New Legislation: AB 1574 Tribal Foster Care Prevention
- Judicial Council of California Podcast: Working with Native American Children and Tribes in the Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile Probation Officers Survey Deadline Extended to Feb 20
New UC Davis Online Training Hub: Tribal Engagement and ICWA
ACL 25-93 Provides Guidance on HR 1 CalFresh Implications, Allows for Self-Attestation of Indian Status to be Exempt from Time Limits
- Updated FAQs for Traditional Health Care Practices Benefit
- CDSS Quarterly Policy Guidance Webinar
Winter Special Issue 2026 of the Family Justice Journal Released
Welcome Our Spring 2026 Tribal Advocacy Law Clerks
Join Us for the Hybrid CTFC 2026 Annual Meeting
Membership Spotlight & Training Portal
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
December 2025 Monthly Highlights
- December, 2025 Monthly Highlights
Tribal Youth Justice Summits: A Year in Review
- Voices of Youth Justice
Effective January 1: Medi-Cal Recipients At Risk of Homelessness Now Eligible for Transitional Rent
Final ACL in AB 3176 Series Released: Exclusive Tribal Jurisdiction and Transfer to Tribal Court
2026-27 Legal Fellowship Application Submission Extended to Jan 31
Case Corner: In re C.L.
- Have You Read CTFC’s Annual Report Yet?
Membership Spotlight & Training Portal
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
November 2025 Monthly Highlights
- November, 2025 Monthly Highlights
- #GIVENATIVE TODAY!
- Extended Foster Care Benefits for Tribal Youth Litigation Settlement Reached
Second Round of Youth Justice Survey Now Open
2026-27 Legal Fellowship Application Submission Extended to January 31
State Compensation is Available for Native American Victims of Crime
Case Corner: In re Claudia R.
- CTFC’s Annual Report is Here!
Membership Spotlight & Training Portal
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
October 2025 Monthly Highlights
- October, 2025 Monthly Highlights
- CTFC’s Annual Report is Here!
- The 32nd Annual California Statewide ICWA Conference in Review
Native Youth in California’s Youth Justice System Report Now Available!
McKinleyville School District Sues Federal Administration
Accepting 2026-27 Legal Fellowship Applications Until 11/20
New Education Advocacy Resource Available!
Case Corner: Dept. of Human Services v. M.G.J.
- 2025-2026 Traditional Helpers & Healers
Micro Grant Opportunity Tribal Nutrition Information Available at Upcoming CDSS Tribal Funding Office Hours
- A Culturally Grounded Approach to Emotional Wellness
Membership Spotlight & Training Portal
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
September 2025 Monthly Highlights
- September, 2025 Monthly Highlights
- Governor Newsom Vetoes AB 1378
- Enhanced AFCARS Dashboard: Data on Foster Care and Adoption Now Includes Tribal Reporting
Tribal Youth Navigating Youth Justice Webinar on October 21
Take The Tribal STAR ICWA Advocate Needs Assessment
UC Davis ECHO Family-Focused Practice: ICWA & Tribal Engagement Sessions
Take the “Tribal Issues in State Courts” Judicial Council of California Training
- Case Corner: Illinois Case In re A.M. Affirms Need for Fresh QEW Testimony
- Native Youth Grantmakers
Applications Open October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Check Out the CalVCB Webinar and Resources
- Tribes in California Eligible for “Ready–Or Not” Cultural Heritage Disaster Preparedness Project
Membership Spotlight & Training Portal
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
August 2025 Monthly Highlights
- Support Letters Needed for AB 1378
- Congratulations 2025 California Legislative Native American Caucus Honorees!
Sacramento Area Youth Justice Gathering
Did You Hear? CTFC Has a New Training & Member Portal
Enroll Now in UC Davis ECHO Family-Focused Practice: ICWA & Tribal Engagement Sessions
- From The Imprint: CA Lawmakers May Limit Childhood Sex Abuse Survivors’ Ability to Sue
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
July 2025 Monthly Highlights
- Federal Child Welfare News: HHS Holds Listening Sessions and Upcoming Administration for Children and Families Call for CommentsÂ
- United Natives Offering FREE Telehealth Counseling
Did You Hear? CTFC Has a New Training & Member Portal
Juvenile Justice Gathering at Coyote Valley: In Review
Stronger Together: Terry Cross and Dr. Michael Yellowbird at Humboldt County Days of Joint Training
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
June 2025 Monthly Highlights
- ICWA Days Highlight
- HHS Virtual Tribal Listening Sessions Regarding HHS Reorganization
- Chumash Foster Parent Recruitment and Training Event
- Film Place Where I Belong to be included in California Model High School Curriculum Uplifting Native Voices
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
May 2025 Monthly Highlights
- Governors May Proposed Revisions to the 2025-2026 Budget
- AB 1378 and Child Welfare Legislation Updates
- California Department of Social Services Consultation and Funding Programs Update
- Children’s Rights Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association Litigation Section Visits Humboldt County Tribes
- Save the Date: June 15 is ICWA Day
- 32 Annual California ICWA Conference SAVE THE DATE and Call for Presenters!
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
April 2025 Monthly Highlights
- Celebrate Native Nonprofit Day with CTFC
- CTFC’s Annual Meeting In Review
- Judicial Council of California ICWA-Related Opportunities
- Training Opportunity: Standards of Practice for Attorneys Representing Tribes in California ICWA Cases
- Announcing the 2025-26 san Manuel Fellows
- Rincon Chairman Bo Mazzetti Walks On, A Legacy of Tribal Sovereignty
- 32 Annual California ICWA Conference SAVE THE DATE and Call for Presenters!
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
March 2025 Monthly Highlights
- 2025 Child Welfare Legislation to Watch
- NICWA 2025 Conference in Review
- You’re invited to CTFC’s Annual Meeting!
- The UC Davis Advanced ICWA Training Program: What Participants are Saying
- Research & Case Corner
- DHCS Traditional Healthcare Practices BHIN Released
- Now Enrolling: Native Power Building Fellowship
- Membership Spotlight & Clerk Openings
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
February 2025 Monthly Highlights
- AB 1378 (2025-2026) California Child Welfare Prevention Bill
- CTFC Presenting at Annual NICWA Conference ICWA Research Project
- CTFC Legal Director Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award!
- You’re Invited to CTFC’s Annual Meeting!
- Now Enrolling! UC Davis Advanced ICWA Training Program
- Call for Tribal Child Welfare Programs: Culture Keepers Fellowship Program
- Meet the Spring 2025 CTFC Law Clerks
- Research & Case Corner
- Family Justice Journal Winter 2025 Released
- Membership Spotlight & Clerk Openings
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
January 2025 Monthly Highlights
- New Year, New Child Welfare Policy Update
- Advocating for Native Families with Regional Centers and Schools
- Save the Date – 3rd Annual MMIP Summit
- You’re Invited to CTFC’s Annual Meeting!
- Client Resource Alert! The California Victim Compensation Board
- Accepting Applications for Fall 2025 San Manuel Law Clerks!
- Membership Spotlight and Research & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
December 2024 Monthly Highlights
- ICWA AFCARS Federal Final Rule
- Biden Signs H.R. 9076 Supporting America’s Children and Families Act – CTFC Analysis
- Biden Signs the Native American Child Protection Act
- Praise for CTFC and The Monthly Highlights Newsletter!
- Accepting Applications for Summer 2025 San Manuel Law Clerks!
- Hoopa Human Services and Humboldt DHHS Ribbon Cutting
- Membership Spotlight and Research & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
November 2024 Monthly Highlights
- Happy Giving Tuesday from CTFC!
- Have You Downloaded the CTFC App Yet?
- Accepting Applications for Summer 2025 San Manuel Law Clerks!
- CTFC Staff Member Passes the Yurok Bar!
- In Case You Missed It: How the El Dorado and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court Uses Alternative Methods to Serve Tribal Youth and Families
- Membership Spotlight and Research & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
October 2024 Monthly Highlights
- CTFC Launches New Training Portal for Tribal Leaders, Representatives, Attorneys ad Community Professionals
- Medicaid and CHIP to reimburse traditional health care practices provided by the Indian Health Services, Tribal Facilities, and Urban Indian Organizations
- Volunteers Needed at Inaugural Native American Heritage Month Parade
- Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 San Manuel Tribal Advocacy Fellowship!
- Annual Report Released
- Membership Spotlight, Research, and Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
September 2024 Monthly Highlights
- California Native American Day & Statewide ICWA Conference
- CDSS Annual Tribal Consultation Summit in Review
- NEW Accounts for California Youth: Cal Kids and HOPE Accounts
- Congratulations Champions of Collaboration Awardees!
- CTFC Legal Director Appointed to ABA Litigation Section Children’s Rights Litigation Committee!
- Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 San Manuel Tribal Advocacy Fellowship!
- Annual Report Released
- Membership Spotlight, Research, and Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
August 2024 Monthly Highlights
- The Final Hurdle for AB 81 & Other Legislative Wins
- In Re Dezi C. Decision
- San Manuel Tribal Advocacy Fellow
- Meet Our Newest Law Clerk!
- Join Us at the Annual TICA Conference!
- Integration of Title IV-B Into 477 Agreements
- Membership Spotlight, Research, & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
July 2024 Monthly Highlights
- Proposed Changes to Title IV-B Funding for Tribes
- Biden-Harris Actions Allow Tribes to use Federal Funding for Tribally Defined Prevention Services
- Help Us Reach Our Goal – CTFC Fundraising Update for 2024
- 31st Annual California State ICWA Conference and CTFC Annual Dinner
- Applications Open for Spring 2025 Law Clerks!
- Membership Spotlight, Research, & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
June 2024 Monthly Highlights
- ICWA Day Highlights
- In re Dezi C.
- The Way Forward Report
- New CTFC Board Members!
- Welcome our Summer Clerks!
- Support AB 2108 (Ramos)
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Save the Date – 3rd Annual CA American Indian Symposium on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
May 2024 Monthly Highlights
- Tribal Priorities During the 2024 May Revise Season
- Child and Family Teaming Guide Released
- Federal Funding Now Authorized for Tribal Attorneys in Eligible ICWA Cases
- Spring Opportunities for Engagement
- CTFC Training and Curriculum Director Geneva Shaw Receives UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Outstanding Service AwardÂ
- Membership Spotlight and Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
January 2024 Monthly Highlights
- Tribal Survey on Education Advocacy
- Member Tribes at the White House
- Welcome New CTFC Spring Law Clerks!
- Tribal Subject Matter Experts Needed in Systems of Care Work
- Thank You to Our Member Tribe Donors
- Membership Spotlight and Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
December 2023 Monthly Highlights
- 2023 at California Tribal Families Coalition
- Tribal Leader Listening Sessions
- SDM Version 3.5 Release
- Membership Spotlight and Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
November 2023 Monthly Highlights
- Happy Holidays and Solstice Season!
- Federal Child Welfare Updates
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
October 2023 Monthly Highlights
- Celebrating 45 years of ICWA
- AB 81 Becomes a Two-year Bill
- October Overdrive: CTFC’s Month of Engagement
- San Manuel Tribal Advocacy Fellowship Application Open – Deadline Extended!
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
September 2023 Monthly Highlights
- First Step in Federal Funding for Tribal Legal Representation – Input Needed
- Thank you for celebrating 2022-23 Indian child welfare wins with CTFC!
- 2nd Annual California American Indian Symposium on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- 2023 Legislative Session Updates
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
August 2023 Monthly Highlights
- Native Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
- Three Important CTFC Gatherings Planned for September
- Federal ICWA Consultation
- Membership Spotlight & Case Corner
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
July 2023 Monthly Highlights
- Beyond Brackeen: What Comes Next
- Register Now for the 2nd Annual California American Indian Symposium on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Regional Ramp Up – Heading South
- Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming CTFC Events
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
June 2023 Monthly Highlights
- U.S. Supreme Court Upholds ICWA…Time to Move Forward!
- Tribal Dependency Representation Funding Deadline THIS FRIDAY
- Share Your Story to Safeguard Families & Culture
- Save-the-Date for the 2nd Annual CA American Indian Symposium on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- 2023 CA Statewide ICWA Conference: “Upholding ICWA Through Partnerships & Equity”
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
May 2023 Monthly Highlights
- Some Tribes in California Have Access to Attorney in ICWA Matters for the First Time
- Explore the New Tribal/Regional Center Lookup Tool!
- Introducing Summer 2023 Law Clerks
- Legislative Updates
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
April 2023 Monthly Highlights
- CTFC’s Annual Meeting Provides Inspiration and Insight for 2023
- Congratulations to Our New Board Members!
- Inaugural San Manuel Tribal Advocacy Fellowship Recipient Announcement
- Tribal Engagement on Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
- Celebrate Native Nonprofit Day by Supporting Tribal Families!
- Upcoming Events & Meetings
March 2023 Monthly Highlights
- – First Deadline Approaching for $13 Million in Tribal Funding for Child Welfare Programs
- – CTFC Receives Irvine Foundation Leadership Award
- – San Manuel Tribal Advocacy Fellowships Now Open!
- – Lawsuit Targets Humboldt County and State for Discriminatory Treatment of Tribal Foster Youth
- – Join Us at the CTFC Annual Meeting on April 27thÂ
- – Inaugural CTFC Board of Directors Election
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
January 2023 Monthly Highlights
- – CTFC Annual Meeting – March 30th!
- – 2023 CTFC Board Nominations Still Open
- – Tribal Dependency Representation Dollars – Step 1 Now Available
- – Gathering of Tribal Social Services Directors
- – Base Funding of $75k Available for Tribal Foster Home Support
- Tribal Leaders Need on State Boards and Commissions
- – Member Tribe Spotlight!
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
December 2022 Monthly Highlights
- December, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – Tribal Priorities Introduced as the 2023-2024 Legislative Session Convenes
- – 2023 CTFC Board Nominations Accepted Until December 29th
- – Tribal Trainings on Developmental Disability Services Continue
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
November 2022 Monthly Highlights
- November, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – CTFC Joins Tribes at US Supreme Court in Brackeen v. Haaland
- – CTFC Establishes the California ICWA Institute Think Tank to Help Protect ICWA and Tribal Children
- – Tribal Dependency Representation Dollars are on the Way
- – CTFC Takes Part in Truth & Healing Council
- –Â Brackeen Breakdown on December 2nd
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
October 2022 Monthly Highlights
- October, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – Heartfelt Farewell to Executive Director, Delia Sharpe
- – Native American Heritage Month: Culture is Healing Virtual Event November 3rd
- – Tribes to Defend ICWA Before the U.S. Supreme Court on November 9th
- – Inaugural Judges’ Dinner of Central California
- –Â Brackeen Breakdown on December 2nd
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
September 2022 Monthly Highlights
- September, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – CTFC’s Annual Dinner
- – 2023 Summer Law Clerk Application is now open!
- –Â Brackeen Breakdown continues
- – CTFC Annual Report released
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
August 2022 Monthly Highlights
- August, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – 100% of California Tribes Stand with ICWA!
- – You’re invited to CTFC’s Annual Dinner on September 21
- – 2022 Legislation End-of-Session Updates
- – CTFC Hosts 3rd Listening Session on Developmental Disability Services
- – Brackeen Breakdown on September 23!
- – 2022 Call for Artwork Winner
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
July 2022 Monthly Highlights
- July, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – Tribally Approved Homes for Native Youth Continues to Advance!
- – CTFC Launches Survey of Developmental Disability Service Access in Tribal Communities
- – Brackeen Breakdown on August 26!
- – Welcome to our Newest Board Members!
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
June 2022 Monthly Highlights
- June, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – 29th Annual Statewide ICWA Conference a Huge Success!
- – Inspiration and Connections at 1st Annual California American Indian Disability Symposium
- – Brackeen Breakdown on July 22!
- – Call for Artwork!
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
May 2022 Monthly Highlights
- May, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – AB 1862 Passes Out of the Assembly!
- – 2022 California Statewide ICWA Conference & 1st Annual California American Indian Disability Symposium
- – Critical Deadline for Supporting Tribes!
- – Thank You to Our ICWA Conference Sponsors
- – Upcoming Events & Meetings
April 2022 Monthly Highlights
- April, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – 2022 California Statewide ICWA Conference
- – 1st Annual California American Indian Disability Symposium
- – Brackeen Breakdown Webinars Continue!
- – 2022 Child Welfare Legislation to Watch
- – Welcome to CTFC’s Newest Members!
March 2022 Monthly Highlights
- March, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – New Coalition-sponsored Legislation
- – CTFC Outreach Corner
- – Brackeen Update
- – 2022 Child Welfare Legislation to Watch
- – California ICWA Case Corner
- – Upcoming Events
February 2022 Monthly Highlights
- February, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – LC4T has officially launched!
- – New Coalition sponsored legislation
- – 2022 California Statewide ICWA Conference
- – Newest CTFC Member Tribes
- – California ICWA Case Corner
- – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
January 2022 Monthly Highlights
- January, 2022 Monthly Highlights
- – Brackeen still in Limbo – the fate of ICWA still uncertain
- – LC4T Launch Party!
- – CTFC Outreach Corner
- – Newest CTFC Member Tribes
- – California ICWA Case Corner
- – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
December 2021 Monthly Highlights
- December, 2021 Monthly Highlights
- – Congratulations to Federal Judicial Nominee, The Honorable Sunshine Sykes!
- – The Yurok Tribe issues emergency declaration in response to the human trafficking crisis in Indian country.
- – CTFC Outreach Corner
- – Newest CTFC Member Tribes
- – California ICWA Case Corner
- – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
November 2021 Monthly Highlights
- November 29, 2021 Monthly Highlights
- – UC Hastings College of Law to Finally Change its Name
- –Â Sunset Rule Update
- – KCRW Interviews Morongo and CTFC on Brackeen
- – Newest CTFC Member Tribes
- – California ICWA Case Corner
- – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
October 2021 Monthly Highlights
- October 21, 2021 Monthly Highlights
- – The latest update on Brackeen v. Haaland
- – CTFC Outreach Corner
- – RFA and AB 686
- – California ICWA Case Corner
- – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
September 2021 Weekly Highlights
- September 13, 2021 Weekly Highlights
- – LC4T Launches!!
- –Â CTFC Strategy Session in preparation for CDSS Annual Tribal Consultation Summit
- – Using a Public Health Lens to Work in the Child Welfare System
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- September 6, 2021 Weekly Highlights
- – Update on the Claudette White Tribal Court Education Equity Act (AB 1055)
- – CTFC Summer 2022 Law Clerk Applications Now Being Accepted!
- – Brackeen v. Haaland Update
- – California ICWA Case Corner
August 2021 Weekly Highlights
- August 30, 2021 Weekly Highlights
- – We’re almost there on AB 873! Letters of support to the Governor needed.
- – CTFC invites YOU to attend a Tribal Strategy Session for the Annual CDSS Tribal Consultation Summit
- – AB 676 Implementation Infographic – Efforts to Correct the Resource Family Approval Process to include Indian Community Standards
- August 23, 2021 Weekly Highlights
- – Letters of Support Needed for AB 873;
- – CTFC Annual Dinner;
- – CTFC continues to seek information about Tribal Youth who may have lost extended foster care benefits due to their tribal monies.
- August 16, 2021 Weekly Highlights
- – Family First Prevention Services Act in California and Guaranteed Income Pilot Program signed into Law;
- CDSS RFA Southern Regional Consultation Session (August 18);
- ICWA Specialist Certification Training Program Final Evaluation Report is complete;
- – CTFC continues to seek information about Tribal Youth who may have lost extended foster care benefits due to their tribal monies.
- August 9, 2021 Weekly Highlights
- – CTFC sponsored legislation AB 873 Model Support Letter;
- – Nominations open for the Not Invisible Joint Commission;
- – CDSS is hiring an Associate Governmental Program Analyst for the ICWA Compliance Hotline;
- – CTFC continues to seek information about Tribal Youth who may have lost extended foster care benefits due to their tribal monies.
- August 2, 2021 Weekly Highlights
- – Non-CTFC sponsored legislation updated letter;
- – AB 477’s inclusion of Tribes;
- – Thank you to UCLA Law Tribal Legal Development Clinic Students for legal research in Spring 2021;
- – Save the Date for the CTFC’s Annual Dinner on September 22, 2021 and other dates.
July 2021 Weekly Reports
- July 26, 2021 Weekly Report
- – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
- – Good luck to all the Native American law grads taking the California Bar exam July 27 & 28! Shout out to our law extern, Michelle Castagne!
- – CTFC seeks your support on AB 1055!
- – Register for the 3rd Annual Noojimo’iwewin: A VAWA and ICWA Training hosted by Bay Mills Indian Community (link here).
- – California Indian Law Association‘s Native American Law Student Scholarship closes on July 31, 2021!
- July 19, 2021 Weekly Report
- – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
- – Seeking Info on Non-Minor Dependents losing access to benefits
- – Updates on federal court litigation
- – CTFC Staff training at the National Tribal TANF Institute
- July 12, 2021 Weekly Report
- – Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
- – 28th Annual Statewide ICWA Conference Recap
- – Resource Family Approval (RFA) Regional Consultation Sessions
- – Integrated Core Practice Manual (ICPM) Guidebook and Tribal Engagement Meetings
