title: Methods of evaluating child welfare in Indian country: an illustration.
abstract: The poor quality and quantity of data collected in tribal communities today reflects a lack of true community participation and commitment. This is especially problematic for evaluation studies, in which the needs and desires of the community should be the central focus. This challenge can be met by emphasizing indigenous methods and voice. The authors provide an illustration of how to do this.
authors.affiliation: National lndian Child Welfare Association, USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: Terry L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Cross
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: John
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pavkov
authors.forename: Ching-Tung
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Diaz
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000208:ethnology*; D003256:Community Participation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods*