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Instructions for American Indian/Alaska Native Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Forms (Juvenile)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form provides instructions for completing documents related to the American Indian/Alaska Native Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). It guides caseworkers on gathering information about a child's tribal status and ancestry to determine if ICWA applies to a case.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used in cases involving children to help determine if the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) applies. Caseworkers must use it to gather information about the child's tribal status and ancestry throughout the case.

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Common questions

What is the purpose of this form?
The information gathered helps determine if the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) applies to the case involving the child(ren).
Who must complete this form?
The assessment form (JDF 567) must be completed by the caseworker after gathering information from a knowledgeable parent, guardian, Indian custodian, or other family member.
What happens if new information is found?
If new information is found that might change the child's status, the caseworker must complete the assessment form (JDF 567) and notify the City/County Attorney's office.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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