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In 1978, the U. S. Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act in order to protect the best interests of Indian children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes. The Cherokee Nation Adoption Program takes their responsibility to Cherokee children seriously. The mission of Indian Child Welfare is to provide tribal children, who are unable to be cared for by their biological family, a safe and permanent home. Cherokee Nation Indian Child Welfare is also here to assist attorney's, private and state agencies and other tribal agencies maintain compliance with the federal law. The Indian Child Welfare Act states that "there is no resource that is more vital to the continued existence and integrity of Indian tribes than their children."

Please, help us succeed in reaching our goal of protecting our tribe, protecting our culture and protecting the future of our children.

If you have previously registered on our site, you can proceed by signing in. Otherwise please click on our register link and provide the required information.

We hope you enjoy your visit and find a lucky home for the child entrusted to your care.

Registering on this site does not initiate the adoption process. If you are interested in becoming an adoptive parent with the Cherokee Nation, please e-mail us at adoption@cherokee.org.