The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Minority Youth and Family Initiative for American Indian/Alaskan Native Children (MYFI) program has been reviewed by the CEBC in the area of: Family Stabilization, but lacks the necessary research evidence to be given a Scientific Rating.

• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: American Indian and Alaskan Native children and families

Through culturally competent practice approaches consistent with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the utilization of American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) staff, flexible support funds, and community resources, MYFI decreases entry of AI/AN children into the child welfare system and increases reunification with their family of origin, transfer to tribal jurisdiction, and/or placement within relative or tribal networks.

The goals for Minority Youth and Family Initiative for American Indian/Alaskan Native Children (MYFI) include the following:

• Decrease in proportion of AI/AN children in child welfare system.
• Increase in relative or Tribal placements for child welfare involved AI/AN children.
• Increase in transfer to Tribal jurisdiction for child welfare involved AI/AN children.