Keywords
American Indian, tribe, IV-E, government, foster care, adoption
Abstract
Funding under Title IV-E has historically not been available to American Indian communities, therefore, tribes have had to develop agreements with states to access these funds for child care services. This study analyzes Title IV-E intergovernmental provisions to help tribes and states strengthen Title IV-E agreements. A nationwide content analysis of existing Title IV-E documents, phone interviews, and focus groups revealed that Title IV-E tribal/state agreements vary widely, with most tribes not receiving full access to state services. These agreements focus on foster care maintenance payments and services. This article includes recommendations to help facilitate tribal access to Title IV-E funding for foster care and adoption services.
Original Publication Citation
Brown, E., Limb, G., *Clifford, C., *Munoz, R., & *Whitaker, L. (2004). Using tribal/state Title IV-E intergovernmental agreements to help American Indian tribes access foster care and adoption funding. Child Welfare, 83(4), 293-316.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Brown, Eddie F.; Limb, Gordon E.; Clifford, Chey A.; Munoz, Ric; and Whitaker, Leslie Schueler, "Using Tribal/State Title IV-E Agreements to Help American Indian Tribes Access Foster Care and Adoption Funding" (2004). Faculty Publications. 3995.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/3995
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2004-7
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6805
Publisher
Child Welfare
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Social Work
Copyright Status
Copyright Child Welfare League of America, Inc. Jul/Aug 2004
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