Nebraska CASA Association is inviting YOU to a FREE virtual, lunch and learn for our entire network. All are welcomed to register and attend. This will NOT be recorded.

Indian Children: Culturally Connected, Rights Protected! With Jill Holt, MSW, MPA
Training & Education Director, Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition, Inc.

Presentation Synopsis: This presentation will provide a brief history of how and why the ICWA was enacted and highlight why it is still relevant today. We will discuss how DHHS notifies tribes and how tribes may or may not be involved. The role of the CASA advocate in maintaining the best interest of an Indian child as defined in the Nebraska ICWA will be highlighted through review of a sample ICWA CASA report and cultural plan required in some cases by Nebraska DHHS policy.

Learning Objectives –
Participants will gain further knowledge and understanding of:

1.      Why the ICWA was enacted and what it is still relevant today.
2.      Active versus Reasonable efforts and the importance of culturally relevant services.
3.      Notice to tribes and different ways tribes may or may not be involved.
4.      CASA advocates’ role in supporting the best interest of an Indian child as defined in the Nebraska ICWA.

Jill Holt Bio:
Jill Holt has over fifteen years of experience with ICWA compliance; ICWA Specialist for the Ponca Tribe, ICWA Program Coordinator for NE DHHS, and then transitioning to NICWC in June of 2019. She previously served on the NICWC Board and has been an active Coalition member since 2008, grassroots organization.  Jill has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Kansas State University, and master’s degrees in social work and public administration.

Please click here to register. Please submit a short summary to your supervisor or certificate of completion (if received) to receive 1 hour on continuing education.