Justice, Engagement, Collaboration, and Understanding
Who We Are
The Indian Child Welfare Act Law Center is a legal service provider and advocacy organization dedicated to preserving and reuniting Indian families. We are committed to upholding the principles and spirit of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), a federal law enacted in 1978 to address the widespread separation of American Indian children from their families and tribes. Our mission is to strengthen, preserve, and reunite Indian families through the provision of high-quality legal services and advocacy.
Our Goals
Our primary goals include:
1. Providing the highest quality of legal services for Indian families affected by the child protection system.
2. Preserving and reuniting Indian families impacted by the child protection system.
3. Collaborating with Indian families, tribes, and child protection professionals to secure safe and loving homes for Indian children when out-of-home placement is necessary.
4. Advocating for the best interests of Indian children and their right to maintain family and tribal connections.
5. Ending disparities in the number of out-of-home placements of Indian children.
Our Values
Our values are rooted in the principles of justice, engagement, collaboration, and understanding:
1. Justice: We are committed to a culturally relevant, specific, and holistic approach to the delivery of legal services.
2. Engagement: We actively engage with the Indian community, ensuring a proactive and meaningful presence.
3. Collaboration: We believe in the essential role of working with each child's tribe and acknowledge the importance and necessity of state, tribal, and county child protection systems.
4. Understanding: We strive to promote knowledge and awareness of the significance of ICWA through historical and cultural perspectives.
Our Work
We focus exclusively on the Indian Child Welfare Act and provide the following services:
1. Legal representation for Indian families impacted by the child protection system.
2. Collaboration with tribes, community service providers, and child protection professionals to ensure a responsive and meaningful approach to meeting clients' needs.
3. Advocacy for systematic responses that better serve the needs of Indian children and families.
4. Training focused on compliance with the mandates and spirit of the ICWA.
5. Facilitating a national ICWA resource through our website - www.icwlc.org.
Disappointing Experience
The reviews below highlight a concerning trend of poor customer service and unresponsiveness at the ICWA Law Center. Multiple reviewers, including Andrea Mae and Masa Z. - Fox, express their frustration at being unable to get a call back or receive any information from the staff, despite their repeated efforts.
Unreturned Calls and Unresponsive Staff
Andrea Mae has been calling for months, leaving voicemails, emails, and providing her information to the staff, but has never received a call back. Masa Z. - Fox has also been trying to get a hold of someone for over two months, but no one answers the phones or returns their calls.
Positive Feedback
On the other hand, Melissa Edwards Miller and Gail Minehart praise the ICWA Law Center for their professionalism and commitment to their clients. Specifically, Melissa Edwards Miller commends Ron for being respectful and integrity-driven, while Gail Minehart appreciates the center's dedication to preserving Indian families and treating parents with care and compassion.
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