CTFC MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
Latest News From California Tribal Families Coalition
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100% of California Tribes Stand With ICWA! |
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Thank you to the 109 federally recognized Indian tribes in California who responded to CTFC’s call to action and ALL signed onto an Amicus Brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of ICWA!
This outpouring of support is part of the 497 Tribal Nations, 62 Native organizations, 20 states and District of Columbia, 87 members of Congress, and 27 child welfare and adoption organizations, who have all signed on to 21 briefs submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold ICWA.
Read more about the Amicus Briefs HERE.
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You're Invited to CTFC's Annual Dinner on Sept. 21 |
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Please join the Coalition at our annual dinner on September 21, at 6 - 8 pm. Dinner will be in a private room at Cafeteria 15L, located at 1116 15th St. in Sacramento.
We will review the strides made during our most impactful year to date, and talk about our goals going forward as we continue our work to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of tribal children and families.
Prior to dinner, tribal leaders are invited to join us in the same location from 5-5:45 pm for a Tribal Leaders Listening Session about developmental disability services in tribal communities. $100 gift cards will be provided for full participation.
These CTFC events are happening in Sacramento the same week as the 5th Annual CDSS Tribal Consultation Summit (9/21) and California Native American Day (9/23) at the Capitol, so we hope to gather in community to talk child welfare priorities with you during this busy week!
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2022 Legislation End-of-Session Updates |
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There were many child welfare-related bills introduced to the California Legislature this Session.
In May, we reported HERE on several “bills to watch.”
Since then, the Coalition has engaged with authors and sponsor organizations on 10 bills – all of which were amended to strengthen language that would protect and promote the safety and welfare of tribal children and families. To learn more, please click HERE.
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Brackeen Breakdown on Sept. 23!
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Join us on Friday, September 23 at 12 pm for the latest edition of our popular Brackeen Breakdown webinar.
For our seventh episode, staff and attorneys will discuss other pending cases that threaten ICWA, as well as the path forward.
Attendees must register in advance for this meeting: To register, click HERE.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Join us in congratulating the winner of our 2022 Call for Artwork, Makala Crosno!
Makala, a 15-year old hearing impaired student from the Susanville Rancheria in Lassen County, CA, received $1,000 for her beautiful submission!
Makala’s artwork is now a part of a new project aimed at improving access to developmental disability services in tribal communities. Be on the lookout for the full description of the artist, artwork and how it will be used to message the Tribal Early Start Outreach initiative.
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The Coalition sends a big thanks to the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians Tribal Council and Social Services Department for hosting us last month as we continued our listening session series on developmental disability services in tribal communities.
The Coalition hosted a listening session, facilitated by Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy, with tribal community members served by the Central Valley Regional Center. We were also joined by other community service providers, including the Fresno American Indian Health Project, EPU Children’s Center, and the PRCI’s TYD & Native Connections program.
The turnout was wonderful and we so appreciate stories being shared with us. Now, the work continues to improve access!
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Support CTFC and Our Mission! |
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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.
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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. |
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Upcoming Events & Meetings |
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Sept. 21: 5th Annual CDSS Tribal Consultation Summit
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Sept. 21: CTFC Annual Dinner
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Sept. 21: CTFC Tribal Leaders Listening Session
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Sept. 23: California Native American Day at the Capitol. For information, click HERE.
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Sept. 29: History & Future of ICWA webinar hosted by the Field Center and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. To register, click HERE.
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