To facilitate awareness in Indian child services by identifying perennial needs and pointing out developing responses at as many levels as possible the conference was divided into five major sections. Each workshop summary includes names of presenters, purpose of workshop, major points made during workshop, and available materials and human…

Essential goals and related objectives for increased effectiveness are presented in conference addresses and in workshops to aid those involved in planning and implementing programs for Indian children. Roles and responsibilities are stressed in the conference addresses, which are titled: "Roles and Responsibilities of Family and Community in…

The report of the fourth National Indian Child Conference (1982), sponsored by Save the Children, contains a statistical portrait of the American Indian child, synopses of 7 major presentations and 64 workshops, recommendations, a conference evaluation, and lists of conference staff, presenters, and tribal representation. Topics of major…