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California has approximately 110 federally recognized Indian tribes, with varying sizes ranging from five members to over 6,000 members. The Native American population in California represents about 12% of the total US Native American population, with many individuals and their descendants relocated to urban areas as part of the federal government's termination policy. Today, California's Indian tribes have developed their own social services programs, including child welfare departments, health programs, and intertribal organizations that provide a range of services for children and families.