The Importance of Adequate Funding for Indian Child Welfare Programs, 1987-04-06

Item — Box: 138, Folder: 19

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_138_19_0010

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This text is a fact sheet submitted by Ethel C. Krepps, President of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association. The fact sheet highlights the importance of continued funding for IOWA Programs. It emphasizes that the intent of Congress was to prevent the removal of Indian children from their families and the negative effects it had on their cultural heritage and identity. The fact sheet also mentions the unique legal relationship between Indian Tribes and the United States government, the large urban populations of Oklahoma's tribes, and the number of American Indians residing in Oklahoma. It provides figures on the funds requested and awarded for IOWA Programs in Oklahoma and states that these funds were intended to implement various programs and services for Indian children and families. The fact sheet also mentions an increase in Indian children in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services after the implementation of IOWA Programs. It discusses the passage of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act and the need for Congress to support funding for ICWA to strengthen Indian families and promote

Dates

1987-04-06

Creator

Jones, James Robert (James R.), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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