The Florida Indian Child Welfare Act (FICA) Affidavit is a document that is filed with the court and is used to establish the Indian heritage of an individual or family. The affidavit must be signed by a member of the Indian tribe or a representative of the tribe to verify the heritage of the applicant. There are two types of Florida Indian Child Welfare Act Affidavit: the Indian Child Custody Affidavit and the Indian Child Placement Affidavit. The Indian Child Custody Affidavit is used to establish the Indian heritage of a parent or guardian who is seeking to retain custody of an Indian child. The Indian Child Placement Affidavit is used to establish the Indian heritage of a family or individual who is seeking to adopt an Indian child. Both affidavits must include the applicant's name, date of birth, tribal membership, and information confirming the applicant's Indian heritage. The Indian Child Custody Affidavit must also include the name of the child, the child's date of birth, and information confirming the child's Indian heritage. The Indian Child Placement Affidavit must include the names of the adoptive parent or parents and information confirming their Indian heritage. The affidavits are filed with the court to confirm the heritage of the applicant and to ensure that the Indian child is placed in a safe and culturally appropriate environment.