The Division of Human Services (DHS) received awareness two forms were updated by OMB.
BIA Application for Financial Assistance and Social Services:
Form Number: BIA form #5-6601
OMB Control No.: 1076-0017 Expires 11/30/2027
Link to form: https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/dup/assets/public/raca/online_forms/pdf/bia_form_5-6601_fass_application_expires_11.30.2027_508.pdf
Description: Any individual or family may apply for BIA Financial Assistance and Social Services by completing the application process with the assistance of the Social Worker. A Word version of the Application for Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) and Individual Self-Sufficiency (ISP)/Case Plan is available on the Division of Human Services website: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dhs/financial-assistance.
Payment for Appointed Counsel in Involuntary Indian Child Custody Proceedings in State Courts, 25 CFR 23.13:
Form Title: Notice of Appointment of Counsel for an Indigent Indian Parent/Custodian:
OMB Control No.: 1076-0111 Expiration Date: 03/30/2026
Link to form: https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/dup/assets/public/raca/online_forms/pdf/1076-0111_request-form_exp-03-31-26_508.pdf
Description: A State court that appoints counsel for an indigent Indian parent or custodian in an involuntary Indian child custody proceeding in a State court may write to the BIA requesting payment for the counsel's services when State law does not authorize State funds to pay such services. The BIA's Regional Director, in the BIA Region where the case is heard, uses the submitted information to decide whether to certify that the client is eligible to have his counsel compensated by the BIA in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act, Public Law 95-608.
We continue to work on the update for the case plan to reflect the same expiration date as the application form.
BIA Individual Self-Sufficiency (ISP)/ Case Plan:
Form Number: BIA form #5-6602
OMB Control No.: 1076-0017 Expires 11/30/2027
Link to form: https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/media_document/bia_form_5-6602_isp_case_plan_expires_11.30.2027_508.pdf
Description: Any individual or family may apply for BIA Financial Assistance and Social Services by completing the application process with the assistance of the Social Worker. A Word version of the Application for Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) and Individual Self-Sufficiency (ISP)/Case Plan is available on the Division of Human Services website: https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dhs/financial-assistance.
Additionally, here is information regarding the ICWA reporting. For questions related to the ICWA reporting, please contact Emily June Adams.
Indian Child Welfare Quarterly and Annual Report (Part A & B form):
OMB Control No.: 1076-0131 Expires 6//30/2025
Link to form: https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/media_document/1076-0131_icwa_quarterly_and_annual_report_part-a-and-b%29_expires.06-30-2025_508_0.pdf
Description: The BIA collects information using the consolidated caseload form, which tribal ICWA program directors complete. BIA uses the information to determine the extent of service needs in local Indian communities, assess ICWA program effectiveness, and provide data for the annual program budget justification.