Caregivers must follow these additional requirements when caring for Indian children and youth in their care:
(1) Provide opportunities and support by connecting them with their tribal families and communities including, but not limited to, attending cultural and spiritual events, activities, and ceremonies, or learning tribal stories and songs;
(2) Collaborate with their caseworker:
(a) To support their connections to their tribal families and communities, as needed;
(b) When repairing, replacing, or providing culturally significant items; and
(c) To develop a case plan that includes, but is not limited to:
(i) Following the local Indian child welfare advisory committee recommendations, if applicable;
(ii) Managing tribally funded payments, e.g., per capita, general welfare, settlement funds, if applicable;
(iii) Possessing and using Native American traditional medicines including, but not limited to:
(A) Sage;
(B) Cedar; and
(C) Sweet grass; and
(iv) Using baby boards and moss bags;
(v) Providing plant-based or lactose free alternatives to cow's milk, if applicable;
(vi) Allowing Indian children or youth to attend cultural events and activities;
(vii) Not using discipline methods that interfere with the child's or youth's cultural needs, including cutting their hair, or taking away any religiously or culturally significant items or events; and
(viii) Consulting with tribes prior to any out-of-state or out-of-country travel when caring for children or youth in the care and custody of a tribal court; and
(3) Obtain approval from their caseworkers prior to making any changes to the child's or youth's appearance including, but not limited to:
(a) Hair dying or haircuts;
(b) Piercings; and
(c) Tattoos.