An important step in respecting tribal sovereignty. I hope the tribes are ready with the necessary services when their people come for help. Just passing the bill isn’t everything. California bill would provide support services to Native American families, reduce foster care

Currently, tribes and tribal organizations can access foster care, adoption and guardianship services, but most preventive services, such as legal assistance and family counseling, are only available through nontribal organizations that often lack the cultural competence to respect each tribe’s practices and sovereignty.