Federal government seeks tribal consultation on Tribal Court Improvement Program

Tribal Court Improvement Program Consultation - The Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (Public Law 112-34), which was signed into law on September 30, 2011, created a new Tribal Court Improvement Program (Tribal CIP). In keeping with the Administration for Children and Families’ Tribal Consultation Policy, they are seeking input to help ensure successful implementation of the program.In keeping with the Administration for Children and Families’ Tribal Consultation Policy, they are seeking input to help ensure successful implementation of the program. To seek consultation with tribes on the implementation of the Tribal CIP, ACF will hold two conference calls in January to seek input on key questions regarding the administration, scope and duration of grant awards, as well as any other considerations for implementing the new program that participants may raise. Wednesday, January 11, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST) and Thursday, January 12, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST). Call-in number: 1-877-450-1348, Participant code: 77444474