§ 1902. — Congressional declaration of policy.
[Laws in effect as of January 7, 2003]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 7, 2003 and December 19, 2003]
[CITE: 25USC1902]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 21--INDIAN CHILD WELFARE
Sec. 1902. Congressional declaration of policy
The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of this Nation to
protect the best interests of Indian children and to promote the
stability and security of Indian tribes and families by the
establishment of minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian
children from their families and the placement of such children in
foster or adoptive homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian
culture, and by providing for assistance to Indian tribes in the
operation of child and family service programs.
(Pub. L. 95-608, Sec. 3, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3069.)
