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Out of an abundance of caution and to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, certain Chickasaw Nation events, classes, facilities, etc., will be postponed, canceled or closed. For a complete list of postponements, cancellations or closures, visit the COVID-19 INFORMATION page. We will continue to update the list as the situation progresses.
The Chickasaw Nation Foster Care and Adoption Program, provided by Chickasaw Nation Child Welfare Services, was developed to provide temporary or permanent care for Native American children placed into tribal or state custody. Since its inception, the foster care and adoption program has aggressively worked toward a goal of providing safe and nurturing care for custody children.
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law that seeks to keep American Indian children with American Indian families. Congress passed ICWA in 1978 in response to the alarmingly high number of Indian children being removed from their homes by both public and private agencies. The Chickasaw Nation continuously seeks applicants who can meet the requirements for certification through the tribe in order to provide children with culturally appropriate homes.
To become a foster care or adoptive parent with the Chickasaw Nation, prospective applicants must:
Required forms are available at the above address or can be emailed or mailed upon request. The program is always looking for appropriate families for children.
If you are interested in becoming a foster care provider or adoptive parent with the Chickasaw Nation, please contact Chickasaw Nation Child Welfare Services at (580) 272-5550.
This service is available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
This service is not available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
This service is available both inside and outside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries
Foster Care/Adoption Program Application
(580) 272-5550
(580) 222-2910