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Tribal Customary Adoption and LB1032: What CASA Volunteers Need to Know

This one-hour training will introduce CASA staff and volunteers to the purpose of LB1032, the role of Tribes in permanency planning, and how Tribal Customary Adoption can support the well-being of Native children and families. Participants will learn how this new permanency option aligns with the goals of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), preserves

Two Part Series – Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Adoption of Foreign-Born Children: An Overview for State Court Judges

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present on both Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification and adoption of foreign-born children. In the first training of this two-part series, USCIS will present on SIJ classification, with a focus on the federal statutory requirements, USCIS’ role in reviewing petitions, and the role of state courts in this