July 27, 2022
Vol. 20
CTFC MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
Latest News From California Tribal Families Coalition
Tribally Approved Homes For Native Youth Continues to Advance!

The Tribally Approved Homes Compensation Program continues to work its way through the California legislative process! 

Sponsored by our Coalition and authored by California Assembly Member James Ramos, TAH would allocate funding to tribes across California to identify and maintain foster and adoptive homes for Native children within tribal communities.


Testimonial

Click HERE to hear leaders from Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria talk about the Tribally Approved Homes Compensation Program.
2022 Tribal Family Needs Assessment:
CTFC Launches Survey of Developmental Disability Service Access in Tribal Communities
The Coalition is now conducting a Tribal Family Needs Assessment to better understand awareness of developmental disabilities (DD) and the services and supports available to tribal families in California.

Answers to the survey will be combined and published in an online report that will be publicly available and aimed at service providers working with tribal communities.

This survey is one of the first steps of a new initiative focused on the health and wellness of our youngest tribal children population who have or are at-risk of having intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Survey respondents will be entered into a raffle for an Amazon gift card in Fall 2022.

Tribal members can take the survey by clicking HERE
Brackeen Breakdown on August 26!
Join us on Friday, August 26 at 12 p.m. for the latest edition of our popular Brackeen Breakdown webinar as we focus on Amicus Briefs from tribes and organizations fighting to protect ICWA.

Staff and attorneys will share an overview of the briefs and strategy for oral arguments expected in the fall, and discuss how tribes can be involved. 

To register, click HERE

We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to our Newest Board Members!
The California Tribal Families Coalition Board of Directors is expanding!
 
The Board, comprised of duly elected tribal leaders, welcomes Janet Bill, Chairperson of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, and Jesus Tarango, Chairperson of Wilton Rancheria.
 
Chairwoman Bill is jumping right in as an active Board member of the Board and will be testifying to the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children on behalf of the Coalition this month.
 
Chairman Tarango is an active voice in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (#MMIWG) movement and a strong advocate for children and tribes with the Coalition.
Support CTFC and Our Mission!
The California Tribal Families Coalition is having one of our most impactful years since our founding in 2017 -- and that is a direct result of the support and vision of our member tribes and supporters. As a force for change, our work continues with Brackeen and LC4T, as well as our ongoing efforts to advance tribal child welfare in California through our legislative efforts, litigation, trainings, and policy work.
As a Tribal Organization, the critical work being accomplished by CTFC is supported by our member tribes, private foundations, and individuals like you who believe that the rights and futures of Native children deserve protection.
Upcoming Events & Meetings
  • August 3: CDSS Tribal SB 354 Webinar at 10 am