Cal. COA Decides ICWA Case involving Yurok Traditional Adoption Statute

This story was filed on August 22, 2012

Here is the opinion: In re HR An excerpt: In 2010, legislation was enacted establishing “tribal customary adoption” as an alternative permanent plan for a dependent Indian child who cannot be reunited with his or her parents. Tribal customary adoption … Continue reading →read more

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