Best interests of the Indian child means the use of practices in accordance with the federal Indian child welfare act, this chapter, and other applicable law, that are designed to accomplish the following: (a) Protect the safety, well- being, development, and stability of the Indian child; (b) pre- vent the unnecessary out-of-home placement of the Indian child; (c) acknowledge the right of Indian tribes to maintain their existence and integrity which will promote the stability and security of their children and families; (d) recognize the value to the Indian child of establishing, developing, or main- taining a political, cultural, social, and spiritual relationship with the Indian child's tribe and tribal community; and (e) in a proceeding under this chapter where out-of-home place- ment is necessary, to prioritize placement of the Indian child in accordance with the placement preferences of this chapter.
Best interests of the Indian child means the use of practices in accordance with the federal
Best interests of the Indian child means the use of practices
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Best interests of the Indian child means the standard of review required under ICWA. Meeting the Best Interests of the Indian Child recognizes the importance of maintaining connections with the family and with the Tribe.
Best interests of the Indian child means the use of practices in accordance with the federal Indian child welfare act, this chapter, and other applicable law, that are designed to accomplish the following: (a) Protect the safety, well-being, development, and stability of the Indian child; (b) prevent the unnecessary out-of-home placement of the Indian child; (c) acknowledge
Best interests of the Indian child means the use of practices in accordance with the federal Indian child welfare act, this chapter, and other applicable law, that are designed to accomplish the