Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Child Protective Services is dedicated to ensuring the safety of children whose health or lives are at serious risk from abusive behavior or negligence. The agency emphasizes family preservation and employs a risk-oriented approach to case management, which includes investigating reports of child abuse or neglect, identifying the contributing risk factors, and providing suitable services to mitigate those risks. The effectiveness of interventions is assessed, and ongoing services may include case closure or family reunification. The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal law that governs the placement of Indian children, ensuring that families have rights to protection under the ICWA if the child is a tribal member or eligible for membership. These rights are relevant in various child protective scenarios, including adoption, guardianships, and termination of parental rights. Child Protective Services addresses issues such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

Intake Procedure: Telephone

Fees: No fees/not applicable