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Technical Assistance Resources

Support for planning, implementation, and continuous program improvement, including work under the Native American Children’s Welfare Implementation and Innovation Act (NTCWCIA). Use these resources to access technical assistance, implementation support, training, and information to strengthen Tribal child welfare programs, build organizational capacity, and address program-specific challenges.

Questions about requirements or planning? Contact your Children’s Bureau Regional Program Contact for Tribal Grantees.

Title IV-B Resources

Use these resources to plan, fund, and strengthen Tribal child welfare services. Start here if your Tribe is designing or improving prevention, family preservation, family support, reunification, adoption promotion, or child welfare service activities.

Title IV-E Resources

Use these resources to assess readiness, explore program requirements, and implement Tribal Title IV-E programs. Start here if your Tribe is considering direct Title IV-E operation, developing a Title IV-E plan, reviewing claiming options, or strengthening foster care, adoption assistance, or guardianship assistance services.

Chafee, ETV, and Youth Transition Support Resources

Use these resources to support youth and young adults transitioning from foster care to adulthood.

These resources are not specific to Title IV-B or Title IV-E program requirements. Tribal child welfare leaders can use them to understand available youth transition supports, coordinate services, strengthen partnerships, and connect eligible youth and young adults to education, training, independent living, and transition planning resources.

Tribal Discretionary Grants

Use these resources to identify and track federal funding opportunities that align with your program priorities and support Tribal child welfare initiatives.

How to Seek and Apply for Federal Funding

Identify your priorities: Focus on program goals such as capacity building, service expansion, workforce development, or system improvement.

Monitor opportunities: Check Children’s Bureau grants and Grants.gov for open funding announcements and deadlines.

Review requirements early: Understand eligibility, allowable activities, and application components.

Engage partners: Coordinate with Tribal leadership, courts, and community partners to strengthen your proposal.

Use technical assistance: Leverage available guidance, webinars, and support to improve your application.

Complete registrations: Ensure SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations are active before applying.

Plan ahead: Prepare for implementation, performance tracking, and reporting requirements if awarded.

State and Tribal Information System Resources

Use these resources to explore options for developing or enhancing a Tribal child welfare case management system, understand federal requirements, and determine system needs. Tribal leaders should work with their Children’s Bureau Regional Program Contact and appropriate technical assistance providers to discuss system planning, funding options, and implementation support.

Planning a case management system? Request technical assistance from the National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement and coordinate with your Children’s Bureau Regional Program Contact for Tribal Grantees to discuss funding, approval, and procurement pathways.

Tribal Consultation

Regulatory Actions

Use these materials to stay current on federal rules, policy guidance, and regulatory updates affecting Tribal child welfare programs.