Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association – 19th Annual Conference

"ICWA - The Gold Standard: Defending Nations, Protecting Families"
November 2-4, 2026 • River Spirit Casino Resort | Tulsa, Oklahoma

 

Purpose of Financial Assistance:

The Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association (OICWA) is committed to ensuring that professionals serving Native children and families have access to high-quality training, resources, and opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and practice related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Tribal sovereignty, and culturally responsive child welfare.

Scholarship assistance is available to Oklahoma Tribal Child Welfare Workers, Oklahoma Department of Human Services front-line workers, and court professionals serving Tulsa County who would otherwise experience a financial barrier to attending the 2026 OICWA Annual Conference.

 

Scholarship support will cover conference registration valued at $350. Scholarship recipients must be able to commit to attending all three days of the conference, Monday, November 2 through Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Lodging, per diem, and mileage is not included and the responsibility of the recipient.

 

📝 Registration Information

OICWA Conference General Admission
💲Value: $350

 

Apply today to secure your spot. After confirmation, you will receive an email with access instructions. Your registration will be entered into the interactive Whova conference app. 

 

🎓 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit: CLE credits will be offered. Details on approved hours and documentation will be provided at the event.

 

⏰ Application Deadline: Saturday, October 16, 2025

 

Be sure to submit scholarship request by this date to be considered for financial support. Applicants will be notified by email regarding the status of their scholarship request.