Wisconsin Summons — Indian Child Welfare ActIOWAWA) is a federal law that requires state child welfare authorities to notify tribal governments when a Native American child is involved in a Child Protective Services (CPS) case. It is designed to protect the rights of Native American children and families by ensuring that they are given an opportunity to intervene in child welfare cases and participate in decisions affecting the placement of Native American children in foster care or adoptive homes. The Wisconsin Summons — Indian Child Welfare Act applies to all Native American children who are the subject of a CPS case in the state of Wisconsin, regardless of their tribal affiliation. It includes three types of summons: Notice of Hearing, Notice of Placement, and Notice of Intent to Terminate Parental Rights. The Notice of Hearing Summons is issued to the tribal government when a hearing is scheduled to consider the removal of a Native American child from their home, or when the court is considering a permanent placement for the child. The Notice of Placement Summons is issued to the tribal government when a decision has been made to place the Native American child in foster care or an adoptive home. The Notice of Intent to Terminate Parental Rights Summons is issued to the tribal government when a decision has been made to terminate the parental rights of a Native American child.