The House Select Committee met to hear testimony of six witnesses from tribes in the Phoenix, Arizona area concerning the status of Native American children and their families. General topics were the nature of existing human service programs, adequacy of federal funding, and magnitude of health and welfare needs. Tom White of the Gila River Indian Community (Arizona) focuses on funding needs, mental health treatment, child sexual abuse, juvenile delinquency, and alcohol and drug abuse. Mona Fernandez of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (Arizona) summarizes child and family needs and services administered by the tribes. Phyllis Bigpond of the Phoenix Indian Center highlights problems facing Indians in urban centers. Forrest Cuch of the Ute Tribes (Utah) outlines educational needs and the failure of public schools to educate minority students. Robert Lewis of the Salt River Indian Community (Arizona), stresses tribal involvement in child welfare services since the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Lynn Rusch of the Gila River Indian Community describes the Special Supplemental Feeding Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This report includes transcription of the hearing proceedings, prepared statements, and numerous letters, articles, and supplemental material submitted by tribes and organizations involved in Indian welfare. (JHZ)