Form IW-1609 Statement of Active Efforts - Indian Child Welfare Act - Wisconsin

What Is Form IW-1609?

This is a legal form that was released by the Wisconsin Circuit Court - a government authority operating within Wisconsin. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form IW-1609?A: Form IW-1609 is the Statement of Active Efforts specific to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Wisconsin.

Q: What is the purpose of Form IW-1609?A: The purpose of Form IW-1609 is to document the active efforts made by child welfare agencies to prevent the removal of Native American children from their families and tribes.

Q: Who is required to complete Form IW-1609?A: Child welfare agencies and workers involved in Indian Child Welfare Act cases in Wisconsin are required to complete Form IW-1609.

Q: What is the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)?A: The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law that provides guidelines for the handling of child custody proceedings involving Native American children.

Q: What are active efforts under ICWA?A: Active efforts under ICWA are the actions taken by child welfare agencies to provide Native American families with services and support in order to prevent the removal of Native American children from their homes.

Q: What information should be included in Form IW-1609?A: Form IW-1609 should include detailed information about the active efforts made by child welfare agencies, including the specific services provided and the progress made in preventing the child's removal.

Q: When should Form IW-1609 be completed?A: Form IW-1609 should be completed as soon as possible after a child welfare agency becomes involved in a case covered by the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Q: Are there any consequences for not completing Form IW-1609?A: Failure to complete Form IW-1609 or to document active efforts correctly may result in noncompliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and could impact the outcome of the case.