Indian Child Welfare Applications

Supporting Documentation:

• CDIB of Youth
• Photo Identification of Parents/Foster Parent(s)
• Documentation for Placement of Youth or Safety Plan Documentation
• Utility Bill(s)
• Rental Lease Agreement
• Invoice for Service

How to Apply

If you have never applied with ICW or have not applied since October 1, 2025, then please fill out the ICW CNG Application.

Please provide all the supporting documentation and email it to icw@comanchenation.com, or you are welcome to bring it by our office!

If you have applied since October 1, 2025, then please fill out the ICW CNG Renewal Application.

Supporting documentation is only needed once a FY (October 1 – September 30), unless you are requesting financial assistance, in which case, the most recent bill must be submitted.

Please email your completed application to icw@comanchenation.com, or you are welcome to bring it by our office!

After all documentation is submitted, a short assessment will be completed, and assistance will be determined. You will be notified by phone within 1 to 2 business days of what assistance will be provided.

Eligibility

These services are available for Certified Comanche Foster Homes, those currently fostering Comanche youth, those who have adopted Comanche Youth, and those completing a Safety Plan with Oklahoma Human Services (OHS). They are only available to Comanche youth in Foster Care who are enrolled or may be an eligible member of the Comanche Nation and are between the ages of 0 and 18.

For our Preventive Services, we will assist those with a Safety Plan involving OHS; documentation is required. This service aims to encourage and support the Comanche family by helping them reach their goals and preventing family breakdown, as well as preventing more Comanche Youth from entering the child welfare system.

In cases where a youth's parent or legal guardian is unavailable and formal legal documentation, such as custody orders or power of attorney, is not in place, additional documentation may be accepted to establish eligibility for services or funding. Acceptable forms may include a signed caregiver statement, school enrollment records that list the caregiver, a letter from a social service provider, or other verifiable documents that demonstrate the caregiver's active responsibility for the child's well-being. These documents must be current and indicate the nature of the caregiving arrangement. Final approval is subject to review to ensure the youth’s safety and alignment with program requirements.

Maximum Amount of Funding

The initial maximum funding amount is $1,000. This amount may vary depending on available resources and whether further assistance is required.
*Please note that the program does not pay for legal fees.

Length of Services

One (1) Fiscal Year (FY). The Fiscal Year for the Comanche Nation runs from October 1 to September 30.

How to Become a Tribal Foster Home with Comanche Nation Indian Child Welfare

If you would like to receive information on how to become a foster parent, please fill out this form, and our Foster Care Specialist will respond to you as soon as possible.

Form Submission

Here are the steps if you are interested in moving forward in the process:

1. Fill out an application
2. Have a background check completed (done by ICW)
3. Have a Home Study completed by our Foster Care Specialist
4. Complete 27 hours of Foster Care Training
5. Obtain approval and become Certified through ICW 
6. Sign your Foster Care Agreement
7. Open your home to Comanche youth who are in care