Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 1987

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Declares the congressional intent to protect the right of Indian children to develop a tribal identity and to maintain ties to the Indian community. Redefines the term "Indian" to include any person of Indian or Alaska Native descent who is considered by an Indian or Alaska Native tribe to be a part of its community. Defines "family" to include extended family members. Grants Indian tribes exclusive jurisdiction over child custody proceedings involving Indian children domiciled or residing on the reservation, except where concurrent jurisdiction over voluntary child custody proceedings may be otherwise vested in the State by existing Federal law. Grants the parent of an Indian child the right to intervene at any point in child custody, and related judicial or administrative, proceedings. Permits the Indian child's tribe to authorize an Indian organization or other Indian tribe to intervene on its behalf. Provides for written notification of the tribe whenever a non-tribal social services agency determines that an Indian child is in any situation that could lead to a placement requiring the co…