Indian Child Welfare Law Center
Indian Child Welfare Law Center
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About this organization
Mission
LEGAL DEFENSE CORPORATION REPRESENTING INDIAN FAMILIES IN CHILD PROTECTION PROCEEDINGS.
About
THE ICWA LAW CENTER IS AN AMERICAN INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIAN FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT. THE ICWA LAW CENTER VALUES THE BEST INTERESTS OF INDIAN CHILDREN INCLUDING A STRONG CONNECTION TO THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR TRIBE. THE ICWA LAW CENTER SERVES OVER 225 AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILIES ANNUALLY. THROUGHOUT REPRESENTATION, THE ICWA LAW CENTER WORKS TO ENSURE FAMILIES ARE PROTECTED AND NEEDS ARE APPROPRIATELY ASSESSED AND BEST MET. THROUGH ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION, THE ICWA LAW CENTER IS COMMITTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF INDIAN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND IN TURN THE CREATION OF STRONGER COMMUNITIES.THE FAMILY PERMANENCY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROMOTING PERMANENCY FOR INDIAN CHILDREN CONSISTENT WITH THE ICWA. THE FOCUS OF THE PERMANENCY PROGRAM IS FAMILY REUNIFICATION WHENEVER POSSIBLE. WHEN REUNIFICATION IS NOT POSSIBLE, THE ICWA LAW CENTER ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHT OF INDIAN CHILDREN TO MAINTAIN THEIR CONNECTION WITH THEIR TRIBE AND FAMILY. THE FAMILY PERMANENCY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON COLLABORATION WITH INDIAN FAMILIES AND TRIBES TO SECURE SAFE AND LOVING HOMES FOR THEIR CHILDREN WHEN OUT OF HOME PLACEMENTS IS NECESSARY. THE FAMILY PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION PROGRAM USE A CULTURALLY SPECIFIC AND HOLISTIC APPROACH TO THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES. ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF INDIAN FAMILIES, THE ICWA LAW CENTER FAMILY PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION PROGRAMS CONNECT FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY PROVIDERS WHO ARE EQUIPPED TO SOLIDIFY THE FAMILIES' STRENGTHS AND APPROPRIATELY ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS. THE FAMILY PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LEGAL SERVICES, PRESERVE AND REUNITE INDIAN FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEM. THE ICWA LAW CENTER REPRESENTS THE UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE OF INDIAN FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEM IN HOPES OF CREATING A RESPONSIVE AND EFFECTIVE CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEM - A SYSTEM THAT RECOGNIZES THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUE OF FAMILIAL AND TRIBAL CONNECTIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE ICWA.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of the icwa law center is to strengthen, preserve and reunite indian families consistent with the mandates and spirit of the indian child welfare act through the culturally relevant delivery of the highest quality of legal services to indian families.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Legal defense corporation representing indian families in child protection proceedings.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MN.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 1730 CLIFTON PLACE NO 104, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55403.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 16 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$120,451.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- The organization pays $648,533 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $55,989 in fundraising expenses.
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