SUBJECT: SAVE THE DATE-October 23, 2019-Scoping Session for Safely Surrendered Baby and Indian Child Welfare Act
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) in partnership with the Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA), invites you to participate in a scoping session to discuss the implications of the Safely Surrendered Baby Law as it relates to the rights of Indian children and tribes through the Indian Child Welfare Act. Recently, it has come to our attention that tensions exist between these two laws and we would like to better understand the landscape to determine possible solutions. We would greatly appreciate your participation.
What: Scoping Session to discuss Safely Surrendered Baby Law and Indian Child Welfare Act
When: October 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: CDSS, 744 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Room OB9 202
For participants who are unable to travel, we are providing a call-in option.
Toll-free Number: 866-745-0016
Participant Code: 2794598
Please register through our Eventbrite link.
If you have any questions, please contact Alex Farrell at 916-657-1997 or Alexandria.Farrell@dss.ca.gov.
Thank you!
