Section 4 Overview
This section pertains to the policy and procedures necessary when an out-of-home placement of a child is imminent or has occurred.
Chapter 19 Overview
This chapter describes additional procedures to use when there is an out-of-home placement of Native American (Indian) or refugee children.
Table of Contents
19.1 Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (P. L. 95-608) – (ICWA)
19.1.1 Specific Requirements of the ICWA
19.1.2 Native American Definitions
19.2 Native American Child Services
19.3 Determining Child’s Indian Status
19.3.1 Out-Of-Home Care Placement Mandates
19.4 Procedures for Refugee and Cuban/Haitian Unaccompanied Minor Placement Program
19.4.1 Program Requirements and Procedures
19.5 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Issues
19.5.1 Verifying Identity and Citizenship/Immigrant Status of Children in Out-of-Home Care
19.5.2 Verifying Citizenship/Immigrant Status for Adult Clients
19.5.3 Notifying Consulate/Embassy when a Child is found to be a Foreign National
19.5.4 Undocumented Immigrants in Out-of-Home Care
19.5.5 Family Support Team (FST) - Permanency Plans for Undocumented Child(ren)
