Partnering with Parents to Ensure Supportive Communities Where Families and Children Thrive

In a major win for Native families, Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of ICWA

“The Indian Child Welfare Act’s focus on preserving family and community ties exemplifies the best practices of child welfare.

By keeping children close to their community and recognizing the importance of kinship connections, ICWA’s practices and policies ensure that children benefit from the support and cultural practices that are key to continuity in their lives.

I’m heartened by the Supreme Court decision, and we must recommit ourselves to upholding these principles that improve the well-being of children and families in Tribal Nations and across the United States.”

Teresa Rafael

Executive Director, Children’s Trust Fund Alliance

Birth Parent National Network (BPNN) members Shana King and Michael Huesca share their thoughts on the ICWA verdict yesterday and invite you to register for the CTF Alliance upcoming BPNN webinar, Sovereignty and Inclusion Part 2 on July 11.

Training of Trainers: Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work

December 4-7, 2023

11:30am – 4:00pm ET

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Preventing child maltreatment is more than a family matter.

Children’s Trust Fund Alliance’s Areas of Focus

Building Healthy Communities

The Alliance works to strengthen prevention in systems and organizations that impact families so that children grow up nurtured, healthy and free from harm.

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The Children’s Trust Fund Alliance is the national membership organization for state Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds.

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Preventing Child Neglect

With the support of tools, training and other resources, the Alliance’s research provides a solid foundation for discussing how to prevent child neglect in the 21st century.

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The Alliance and Children’s Trust Funds across the country lead the way in developing effective implementation strategies, training and resources for a protective factors approach in working with families.

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Video Overview of Alliance Website

Hear Teresa Rafael, Executive Director of Children’s Trust Fund Alliance, discuss some of the great resources and materials available on our website. Teresa shares information about our state children trust fund members, our work with parents, our protective factors training and our preventing child neglect resources. Listen to the 2-minute video and enjoy exploring our website. Click HERE to access the video on YouTube.