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Tribes, child welfare advocates seek more funds from Congress.
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Native American Report
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November 1, 2004
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While legislation to reauthorize federal law for child welfare services to Native Americans moved ahead in Congress this year, the overriding issue in Indian Country remains not authorizing legislation, but a chronic lack of funding, advocates say.
The pending legislation would be "a significant improvement over existing law," said David Simmons, director of policy and research for the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA). But the big challenge is going to be getting more money.
The Senate passed the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, S. 1601, in late September, and the House has yet to act. With Congress about to adjourn after a ...