Chapter 21. Indian Child Welfare

• 1901Congressional findings
• 1902Congressional declaration of policy
• 1903Definitions

Subchapter I — Child Custody Proceedings

• 1911Indian tribe jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings
• 1912Pending court proceedings
• 1913Parental rights; voluntary termination
• 1914Petition to court of competent jurisdiction to invalidate action upon showing of certain violations
• 1915Placement of Indian children
• 1916Return of custody
• 1917Tribal affiliation information and other information for protection of rights from tribal relationship; application of subject of adoptive placement; disclosure by court
• 1918Reassumption of jurisdiction over child cus­tody proceedings
• 1919Agreements between States and Indian tribes
• 1920Improper removal of child from custody; declination of jurisdiction; forthwith return of child: danger exception
• 1921Higher State or Federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child
• 1922Emergency removal or placement of child; termination; appropriate action
• 1923Effective date

Subchapter II — Indian Child and Family Programs

• 1931Grants for on or near reservation programs and child welfare codes
• 1932Grants for off-reservation programs for additional services
• 1933Funds for on and off reservation programs
• 1934“Indian” defined for certain purposes

Subchapter III — Recordkeeping, Information Availability, and Timetables

• 1951Information availability to and disclosure by Secretary
• 1952Rules and regulations

Subchapter IV — Miscellaneous Provisions

• 1961Locally convenient day schools
• 1962Copies to the States
• 1963Severability