The Wisconsin Consent Decree (Out-of-Home Placement Only) — Indian Child Welfare Act is a legal agreement between the state of Wisconsin and the federal government under the Indian Child Welfare Act (IOWA). This agreement was signed in 2016 and is intended to ensure that all Native American children in Wisconsin who are placed in out-of-home care receive the necessary services and supports to ensure their safety and well-being. The decree includes provisions that require the state to: 1) increase the availability of culturally appropriate placements and services; 2) provide additional training and support for social workers, tribal representatives, foster parents, and other individuals involved in the placement process; 3) ensure that all placement decisions are made in accordance with IOWA requirements; and 4) develop a mechanism to monitor compliance with the decree. The Wisconsin Consent Decree (Out-of-Home Placement Only) — Indian Child Welfare Act also includes provisions for an independent monitoring team to review and evaluate the state's compliance with the decree. The decree is intended to ensure that all Native American children in Wisconsin are provided with the services and supports necessary to ensure their safety and well-being, and to ensure that their placement decisions are made in accordance with IOWA requirements.