Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
 

Mission: To ensure that all U.S. child welfare agencies comply with the Federal ICWA Law of 1978 in protecting the rights, culture, and heritage of children who are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.
 

Federally implemented as law in 1978. To protect the best interest of native children when complying with court ordered federal law. It allows for the child’s identity to be established by providing tribal notification so intervention can be made possible through foster care, adoption and a development plan in working with several social service agencies to enhance positive growth for the child and family. When placement of a child is necessary it prefers extended family, or a certified home within the tribal community.
 

Contact Information

Phone: (518) 358-2360
Email: icwa@srmt-nsn.gov 
Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Teionkwarihwaienawà:kon | Community Services Building
850 State Route 37
Hogansburg, NY 13655
 

In the event of an emergency, contact the Tribal Police at (518) 358-9200