Wisconsin Indian Child Adopted Information (Indian Child Welfare Act) is a federally mandated program to protect the welfare of American Indian children and promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families. It is designed to ensure that American Indian children are placed with members of their own tribe, whenever possible, and to help preserve the cultural heritage of their tribes. The Indian Child Welfare Act (IOWA) is a federal law that applies to any state agency or court that is involved in a child custody proceeding involving an American Indian or Alaskan Native child. In Wisconsin, this includes: adoptions, foster care placement, guardianship, and termination of parental rights proceedings. The Wisconsin Indian Child Adopted Information (Indian Child Welfare Act) provides for different types of information for adopters and their families. These include: tribal enrollment information, tribal court records, tribal contact information, and contact information for Indian Child Welfare Act (IOWA) professionals such as attorneys, social workers, and tribal representatives. Additionally, the IOWA provides for the transfer of jurisdiction in certain cases to a tribal court. The IOWA also provides for the right of an Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian to be notified of any proceedings involving the child and to have an opportunity to be heard in court. The Wisconsin Indian Child Adopted Information (Indian Child Welfare Act) is designed to ensure the safety, welfare, and best interests of American Indian children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families.