Family and Children

• A Practical Guide to the Indian Child Welfare Act

  This Guide provides an introduction to the ICWA, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and an appendix of resources including federal and state laws, regulations, court cases, legislative materials as well as and secondary research documents and contact information. (This document is 37 MB, so make sure your computer has the capacity for it.) Content Detail

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  Native American Rights Fund

• Counseling for Native Americans

  This program provides counseling, evaluations and advocacy services to Native Americans in need of emotional support and guidance. Read More

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  White Cloud Program

• Court Fees

  Filing fees and costs in Colorado state courts. Content Detail

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  State of Colorado Judicial Branch

• Denver Indian Family Resource Center

  DIFRC provides social services, including counseling, family group conferencing, ICWA advocacy, referrals to other Indian community service programs, and case management. Content Detail

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  Denver Indian Family Resource Center

• Support for Indian Children

  This organization provides information on public policy, research, and advocacy; information and training relating to Indian child welfare; and community development services and works on behalf of Indian children and families. Content Detail

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  National Indian Child Welfare Association

• Appropriate Dispute Resolution

  This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute. Content Detail

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  Colorado Bar Association

• Promoting Positive Lives and Role Models for American Indians

  Information for American Indians, including events, jobs, scholarships, announcements and more. Content Detail

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  alterNative Voices

• School Lunch Program

  This program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program that operates in schools and residential child care institutions to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Services for Children, Adolescents, Couples, and Adults

  NAC provides services including individual counseling for adults, adolescents and children; family therapy; group counseling; psychological testing; child custody evaluations; intensive family treatment for Native American families in need, expert witness testimony; and cross-cultural consultation. NAC operates on a sliding scale fee basis. Read More

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  Native American Counseling

• University of Colorado's Counseling Services for Indian Children and Families

  Offers counseling services for Denver Public School Indian children and their families. Read More

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  American Indian Psychology Internship Program

• Denver Indian Family Resource Center (DIFRC)

  Helps families to avoid involvement with the child welfare system. Where families have already encountered child abuse or neglect charges, DIFRC advocates for active efforts toward family reunification following the standards of the Indian Child Welfare Act. DIFRC provides culturally appropriate services and intensive case management using a strengths-based and empowerment-oriented approach. Content Detail

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  Denver Indian Family Resource Center

• Health Services for Denver Residents

  Provides services (medical, diabetes, counseling, victim services, and community health) for members of Federally Recognized Tribes who reside in the Denver metropolitan area. Documentation is required. Content Detail

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  Denver Indian Health & Family Services, Inc.

• How the Courts Work

  This audiovisual presentation is an explanation of how the courts work in Colorado. You will need to have speakers on your computer in order to hear the audio part of this presentation. It takes a few seconds to download and the running time is approximately 9 minutes long. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Justice/Colorado! Corps

  Staffed by volunteers, the purpose of this program is to supplement the help provided in the self-help center, by helping you gain access to the resources you need to answer your questions regarding family law and other civil matters (not criminal). Content Detail

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  Jutice/Colorado! Corps

• Office of Dispute Resolution

  If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch