Social Services Administration

CONTACT INFORMATION

Lapwai       208-843-2463 PHONE      208-843-7137 FAX

Kamiah      208-935-4108 PHONE       208-935-4122 FAX

VISION

Provide quality services promoting empowerment and self-sufficiency.

GOALS

Assume program policies and procedures and program guidelines are followed assuring program compliance and efficient services to clients.  Interfacing with tribal, state and federal programs.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Social Services

Provide social services for children and families.  Services include: TANF, Financial, Energy  and General Assistance, Child Protection, ICWA, OJJDP - Case Worker, Child Abuse/Neglect, Minors in Need of Care, Violence Against Women, USDA Commodity Foods Program, Senior Citizens Programs, Childrens' Home, LIHEAP.

STAFF

• Jackie McArthur, BA, Manager

• Karole White, Financial Assistance Director

• Frieda J. Ellenwood, Office Assistant I/Financial Assistance

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Senior Citizen Program,

Commodity Foods Program (USDA),

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF),

Indian Child Welfare,

Child Protection,

Children’s Home,

BIA Welfare Assistance (GA),

Nez Perce Financial Assistance,

Low Income Energy Assistance

Later in Life Program

Women's Outreach Program