# Iowa Code § 232B.2: Purpose — policy of state

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.2

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 232B.2
- **Heading:** Purpose — policy of state
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 232B / Section 232B.2

## Text

The purpose of the Iowa Indian child welfare Act is to clarify state policies and procedures regarding implementation of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, Pub. L. No. 95-608, as codified in 25 U.S.C. ch. 21. It is the policy of the state to cooperate fully with Indian tribes and tribal citizens in Iowa in order to ensure that the intent and provisions of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act are enforced. This cooperation includes recognition by the state that Indian tribes have a continuing and compelling governmental interest in an Indian child whether or not the child is in the physical or legal custody of an Indian parent, Indian custodian, or an Indian extended family member at the commencement of a child custody proceeding or the child has resided or domiciled on an Indian reservation. The state is committed to protecting the essential tribal relations and best interest of an Indian child by promoting practices, in accordance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and other applicable law, designed to prevent the child’s voluntary or involuntary out-of-home placement and, whenever such placement is necessary or ordered, by placing the child, whenever possible, in a foster home, adoptive home, or other type of custodial placement that reflects the unique values of the child’s tribal culture and is best able to assist the child in establishing, developing, and maintaining a political, cultural, and social relationship with the child’s tribe and tribal community.

2003 Acts, ch 153, §3

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 232B.1 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.2 Purpose — policy of state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.4 Application of chapter — determination of Indian status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.5 Indian child custody proceedings — jurisdiction — notice — transfer of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.6 Emergency removal of Indian child — foster care placement — termination of parental rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.7 Parental rights — voluntary termination or foster care placement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.8 Return of custody — improper removal of child from custody — protection of rights of parent or Indian custodian.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.9 Placement preferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.10 Qualified expert witnesses — standard of proof — change of placement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.11 Agreements with tribes for care and custody of Indian children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.12 Payment of foster care expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.12.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.13 Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.13.md)
- [Iowa Code § 232B.14 Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.14.md)

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