Wisconsin Petition for Protection or Services (Chapter 48) — Indian Child Welfare Act is a petition legal process that an Indian child's parent, extended family member, Indian custodian, or tribe can file in the state of Wisconsin to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the child and to provide services to the child and family. The petition is typically filed in the county where the child resides or is domiciled. There are two types of Wisconsin Petition for Protection or Services (Chapter 48) — Indian Child Welfare Act: 1. Petition for Protection: This type of petition may be filed by an Indian child's parent, extended family member, Indian custodian, or tribe, whenever the child is subject to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The petition may request court orders to protect the child and provide services to the child and family. 2. Petition for Services: This type of petition may be filed by an Indian child's parent, extended family member, Indian custodian, or tribe, whenever the child is in need of services that are not already being provided. The petition may request court orders providing services to the child and family.