Social Services
Our Mission
To provide community based services which enable families and individuals to achieve social and economic progress. This will be accomplished by providing effective and culturally sensitive services to support and strengthen families and individuals.
Our Vision
A healthy, empowered community where the values, culture, and traditions are acknowledged, restored, and supported
Our Values
Culture, spirit of well-being, integrity, quality of services, honesty, and teamwork
What We Do
Food Bank Helping HandsFood distribution program, bread distribution, emergency food boxes, child and infant boxes, donated items that are sold |
Child Protective Services (CPS)Reuniting children and families that come into care, establishing permanency for children, work with family to resolve safety and risk concerns |
Life Enhancement and Resource Network (LEARN)Cash assistance / tribal TANF, life enhancement program, fatherhood, healthy relationships, family resource center, mentorship program |
Family Reunification/PreservationIn-home services, family and individual therapy, family meetings, parenting skills |
Child Protective Services (CPS)Investigate child abuse and neglect, protect Community children from harm and neglect, work with families to resolve safety and risk concerns |
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)ICWA advocacy, protect best interests of Community children |
Group Home / PALSGroup homes for youth in need of out-of-home placement, programming/housing for former court wards |
LicensingTake the First Step: Inquire About Fostering Today! Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life? By opening your heart and home to a child in need, you can provide them with the love, support, and stability they deserve. If you’ve ever considered becoming a foster parent, now is the perfect time to take that crucial first step. To begin your journey, simply fill out the inquiry form, and within 48 hours, one of our Licensing Specialists will reach out to you for a personalized discussion. During this call, we’ll walk you through the requirements, answer any questions you may have, and discuss your unique needs and preferences.
Ready to Make a Difference: Begin Your Foster Care Licensing Journey Today! Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards becoming a foster parent! Your decision to open your heart and home to a child in need is truly commendable, and we are thrilled to support you every step of the way. To begin the process, please fill out the foster care application form. This application is the first step in demonstrating your commitment to fostering and allows us to begin the process towards Foster Care Licensure.
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Resources
For Public Comment – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – Three Year Plan [PDF]
Contact Us
Social Services Director – Stephen.Hudson@srpmic-nsn.gov
Social Services Assistant Director – Kellianne.Richards@srpmic-nsn.gov
LEARN/Food Bank/Helping Hands – Gretchen.Scott@srpmic-nsn.gov
CPS Investigation/On-going – Kellianne.Richards@srpmic-nsn.gov
Family Reunification/Preservation – Felicia.Panana@srpmic-nsn.gov
ICWA – Allison.Miller@srpmic-nsn.gov
Group Homes/PALS – Karen.Jorgensen@srpmic-nsn.gov
Licensing/Foster Care – Norma.Hernandez2@srpmic-nsn.