Frequently Asked Questions

Resource Management

Q: Will there be an indication in CWS- CARES of tribally approved homes for RFA/Placement? If so, where will these fields appear in CWS-CARES? For context: The Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA) has indicated that there is currently no way to know if a placement is a tribally approved home for the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) placement in CWS/CMS. They would like to know how this information (or if) it will be reflected in CWS-CARES.

April 07, 2025

A: Yes, tribally approved homes will be a placement type in CWS-CARES. There won’t be a dedicated field in CWS-CARES, but there will be an indicator on the Resource Family Home (RFH) profile to identify a tribally approved home.
Resource Family Approval (RFA), Data, Policy, Resource Management

Q: What pathways will CARES include for Tribal Customary Adoption?

February 06, 2025

A: Specifically for Indian children we have the following pathways covered in CWS-CARES:

  • Tribal Customary Adoption of an Indian Child who is a Dependent of the Juvenile Court
  • Voluntary Relinquishment of an Indian Child who is a Dependent of the Juvenile Court
  • Tribal Customary Adoption of a Non-Minor Dependent Indian Young Adult who is a Dependent of the Juvenile Court
Courts, Policy, Resource Management

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