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With your membership, you will be supporting the important work of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association in promoting the well-being of American indian children, their families and their tribes.

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The Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc. (OICWA) is a 501 C 3 non-profit, membership organization representing the Indian Child Welfare programs in the State of Oklahoma. OICWA's membership includes tribes and individuals dedicated to promoting the well-being of American Indian children, their families, and their tribes.

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TRIBAL RESOURCE FAMILY OF THE YEAR

The Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc. (OICWA) established the Tribal Resource Family of the Year Award to recognize a tribally approved resource family in Oklahoma who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and dedication to the well-being of American Indian children in foster care.

TRIBAL COURT JUDGE OF THE YEAR

The Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc. (OICWA) established the Tribal Court Judge of the Year Award to recognize a tribal court judge in Oklahoma who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and dedication to families involved in the tribal child welfare system.

RICHARD POWESHIEK AWARD WINNER

Recognizes an individual in Oklahoma who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and dedication to the tenets of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Criteria to be considered include: distinction in the field of Indian Child Welfare, advocacy toward Indian children and their families, knowledge and proficiency of ICWA in its application in state courts, demonstrated leadership in promoting communication between state, private, community, and tribal agencies, and forming successful working relationships within the communities they serve.

The mission of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Inc., is to promote the well-being of American indian children, their families and their tribes

Join OICWA Today! With your membership, you will be supporting the important work of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association in promoting the well-being of American indian children, their families and their tribes.