For generations they were taken from their families and adopted by whites as a way of breaking up the Indian nations. Then it became fashionable to adopt a Native American child. Now, under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), all sources of support by the Native American community must be exhausted before courts will consider cross-racial adoptions. This gives the basics on the act, its applicability, judicial provisions, procedural requirements, placement provisions, collateral challenges, funding and historical record. The authors include a table of cases and a set of documents including the Act, lists of Indian entities recognized and eligible to receive services, and tribal addresses. This edition has been updated to include current policies and cases. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)