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BIA details takeover of ND tribe's programs
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs has

handled more than a hundred reports of suspected child abuse or

neglect on the Spirit Lake reservation since taking over social

services in October.

The BIA assumed control of the tribe's social service programs

after criticism that the tribe has failed to protect vulnerable

children.

The BIA has new procedures for placing children in foster homes,

including ensuring there are documents showing the placement was

ordered by a tribal judge.

The BIA also informed the North Dakota congressional delegation

on Friday that it has hired a social worker to manage the Spirit

Lake Tribe's social services program.