1986

Anti-Drug Abuse Act Provides for the treatment and prevention of alcohol and substance abuse by young AIANs. Tribes and Indian-run treatment programs may apply for funding.

1980

IHCIA Reauthorized Congress reauthorizes IHCIA and specifies the types of services for which IHS can receive appropriations.

1979

San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) Founded SDAIHC is established to provide Urban Indians living in San Diego with healthcare services.

1978

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): An alarmingly high percentage AIAN children are placed in non-AIAN foster care and adoptive homes. ICWA seeks to “protect the best interests of Indian children and to promote the stability and security...

1977

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHCSCV) Founded Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHCSCV) Founded: IHCSCV is established to meet the healthcare needs or Urban Indians living near San Jose.