TRIBAL NATION RESOURCES
Advance Permanency and Wellbeing in Tribal Nations
Children and families affected by foster care, kinship care, and adoption often experience trauma, separation, and loss that shape their relationships, identity, and wellbeing over time. Our National Center’s work helps strengthen permanency in many forms, not just adoption.
This resource hub brings together guidance, tools, and learning opportunities to help tribal leaders, providers, and communities advance permanency, build trauma-informed practices, and support systems that promote healing, connection, and lasting wellbeing in Tribal nations. Click the links below to explore to access resources and information about ways to support children, families, and communities and to learn more about how the National Center can support work in tribal communities.
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Adoption Competence for Tribal Leaders
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Adoption Competent Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care
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American Indian and Alaska Native NTDC Training Materials
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Building Bridges in Navajo Nation to Improve Mental Health Services
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National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Knowledge Hub
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NTDC Self-Assessment Guide for Families
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NTDC Self-Assessment Guide for Professionals
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Supporting Healing and Permanency Through Partnership in Navajo Nation
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Understanding Permanency Competence for Tribal Nations
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Video: The Value of NTI for Tribes
For comprehensive guidelines and age-appropriate monitoring strategies, you can refer to the NIMH Children and Mental Health Guide or the Mental Health America Parenting Resources. [1, 2]
Looking for Additional Resources?
Visit the Knowledge Hub to access models of intervention, training resources, and practical tools to strengthen cross-system collaboration and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families.