Title IV-E Intergovernmental Contract Navajo Nation Window Rock
This document is an intergovernmental agreement between the Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Navajo Nation for the administration of Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, covering foster care and adoption assistance. It outlines the responsibilities of both parties regarding federal reimbursement, eligibility criteria, case management, reporting, and training. The agreement stipulates that Title IV-E funds must supplement existing program funds, sets standards for foster care providers, and details judicial and administrative procedures, recordkeeping, dispute resolution, and compliance with federal and state laws. It affirms the Navajo Nation’s sovereign immunity, adherence to the Indian Child Welfare Act, and includes provisions for amendments, termination, confidentiality, and annual review over a five-year term.