This eLearning will focus on DCYF’s Tribal Inquiry process. This training will address the procedures for Caseworkers, Active Efforts Specialists and NAIR Specialists. The eLearning will cover the forms needed to initiate the process, the steps to take in FamLink, and share tips on how to gather more detailed information from families about their tribal heritage or Indian ancestry.
Tribal Inquiry
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Understand why determining a child's Indian status as soon as possible serves the best interest of Indian children and protects the interests of the child's tribe.
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Effectively differentiate between the Caseworker's and the NAIR Specialist's roles and responsibilities within the tribal inquiry process.
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Accurately describe the key steps and policy requirements of Washington State's tribal inquiry process.