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ICWA Telephone Check with Tribe


Use this form to get important ICWA questions answered by tribal staff as soon as possible.

Name of suspected tribe(s):Address:
Social Services Dept. Contact:Phone:
ICWA Agent or Enrollment Clerk:Phone:
Tribal Attorney:Phone:

  1. Can you please tell me what your tribe's membership requirements are:
       

  2. Can you tell me if you think this child is eligible for membership in your tribe?

    __ Yes      __ No       __Uncertain       Explain:


  3. I understand that this child is a member of your tribe, and wonder if you can tell me whether he or she is a tribal court ward? If you can't tell me this, is there someone else who can?


    __ Yes      __ No       __Uncertain                         Contact:__________________________________


  4. Do you know if this child's parents are residents of/domiciled on the reservation? If you can't help me with this, is there someone else who can?


    __ Yes       __ No       __ Uncertain                       Contact:__________________________________

     

  5. Other Information to Request:


    Extended family members (or other placement resource):

     

  6. Persons(s) Contacted: