Section 307.10  Purpose

The purpose of the Indian Child Welfare Act is to promote the identity of Indian children and their connection or affiliation with their Indian tribes.  The Department of Children and Family Services recognizes that Indian children are central in the maintenance of Indian tribal culture, traditions and values.  Therefore, the Department shall, in conjunction with Indian communities, organizations and agencies, provide a method of early identification of Indian children and their families in order to provide services that assure all the additional protections afforded by the Indian Child Welfare Act.