CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR INDIAN CHILD WELFARE

• Provide prayer and understanding for families and children who have been negatively affected by the Indian Child Welfare Act.
• Provide information concerning the ICWA law and it's affects
• Refer individuals and families to knowledgeable attorneys
• Assist with initial consultation fees if funds are available
• Advocate for individuals and families who feel their constitutional and/or parental rights have been violated.
• Provide individuals and families with Christian counsel if requested.
• Provide amicus assistance on the federal and state level in those cases that address ICWA.
• Educate the general public as to the harmful effects of ICWA
• Educate Congressmen as to the harmful effects of ICWA
• Press in for necessary legislative changes for the protection of individuals and families - and specifically, children in need of care.

• Continuously research, write about and document law and its impact in order to provide accurate, thorough and reliable information for our families, the general public, organizations, and elected officials.
• Continuously research, write about and document law and its impact in order to provide Amicus assistance on the federal and state level in those cases that address ICWA.
• Maintain an online presence through social media to facilitate sharing of information concerning the ICWA and its affects.
• Maintain an online presence through social media to be present and available online to those who need prayer and understanding concerning negative effects of the ICWA they have experienced, referrals to knowledgeable attorneys, and/or Christian counsel.
• Advocate to various government and organizational entities by phone, email and letter concerning violations against individuals and families and necessary legislative changes.
• Travel to State and Federal offices as necessary to speak to officials concerning the needs and/or violation of rights of individuals and families.
• Accept donations for a legal fund to assist those in need with initial consultation fees.

The Chairwoman and administrator of CAICW, Elizabeth S. Morris, is a former Registered Nurse, a mother, grandmother and aunt to several enrolled tribal members, and the author of the book, “Dying in Indian Country."

She holds a B.S. magna cum laude in Interdisciplinary Studies, a B.A. in Christian Ministries, a Diploma of Bible & Missions, and is currently working on her Master of Arts in Public Policy.
These skills and life experiences allow her to fully implement and oversee all stated goals and strategies.