A 1978 federal law, the Indian Child Welfare Act, aims to keep Native children under the care of relatives or tribe members, whenever safe and possible. by Tiffany Tan May 22, 2024, 3:58 pm ...

Native American children accounted for nearly 74% of the foster care system in June 2023 — despite accounting for only 13% of the state’s overall child population.

It’s called the Native American Child Protection Act. It was a bi-partisan effort, and it now heads to President Biden’s desk.