VISION
To ensure the protection and welfare of Indian children living on the reservation and Nez Perce children, who live off the reservation.
GOALS
To provide and coordinate services to ensure the welfare of Nez Perce children who have been determined to be wards of the court, both within the tribal court system as well as state court systems. Family reunification, education, ensure court compliance, and monitor states' compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
To provide child welfare assistance to children who were determined to be wards of the Tribal court. Provide transportation, referral, support, supervised visitations, family reunification services, ensure court compliance, foster care support, and monitoring/support of all children and involved family members. Work with states to ensure compliance of the Indian Child Welfare Act; received approximately 8 inquiries per month.
STAFF
Melissa Groseclose - ICWA Caseworker
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Indian Child Welfare
ICWA Monitoring
Court Referrals
Coordinate with State Health & Welfare
Independent Living Program Liaison
Casey Family Programs
Foster/Kinship Care Retention
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lapwai 208-843-2463 PHONE 208-843-7137 FAX
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