Indian Child Welfare

ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᏗᏂᏲᏟ ᏗᏂᏍᏕᎵᏍᎩ

ᎠᏴᏫᏯ ᎠᏲᎵ ᏧᏂᏍᏕᎸᏗᎢ ᎤᎵᏁᏨᎯ

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have reason to believe the child is Indian and do not know the tribe? How do I comply?

If you have reason to believe the child is Indian and do not know the tribal affiliation, you can comply with federal law by sending your information to the Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. at the following address:

Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Tribal Government Services MS-4631-MIB
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: 202-208-2474

Legal Reference: 25 U.S.C. #sect# 1912 (a) Notice