Tribal Programs
ACF Tribal programs are focused on strengthening families through work and training programs administered by Native American Organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Tribal Child Care
The Child Care Bureau supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and after-school programs. This program is administered at the local level by tribes, who operate local offices or contract with local Resource and Referral Agencies to provide Child Care certificates/vouchers to low income families so that the families can purchase their own child care.
Contacts
Regional Office Program Contact: Paul Noski, 206-615-2609Regional Office Program Contact: Tim Murphy, 206-615-2572
Tribal Child Care Providers: List (maintained by NCCIC)
Related Links
General CCDF Reporting info700 Data Report
696T Financial Report
Tribal Plan Info
Tribal Child Support Enforcement
The nation's Child Support Enforcement Program (CSE) is a federal/tribal partnership to help families by promoting family self-sufficiency and child well-being. This program is designed to place the responsibility of child support on the obligated parents in order to benefit children, return revenue to the public treasury and reduce state and federal costs in providing public assistance.
Contacts
Regional Office Program Contact: Levi Fisher, 206-615-2519Regional Office Program Contact: Jan Jensen, 206-615-3668
Regional Office Program Contact: Nancy Mathieson, 206-615-3768
Tribal Child Support Enforcement Providers: List (maintained by OCSE)
Related Links
National Office of Child Support Enforcement Tribal ResourcesTribal Child Welfare
The Tribal Child Welfare program provides funding to federally recognized tribes to develop, expand and enhance their Child Welfare Services systems. Funds may be used to deliver services designed to protect children from abuse and neglect and to strengthen families to allow children to remain (or return) home. These services may include: child welfare services, preventing child abuse and neglect, family preservation and family support services, time-limited family reunification services, foster parent recruitment and retention efforts, and adoption promotion and support.
Contacts
Regional Office Contact: Jennifer Zanella, 206-615-2604Tribal Child Welfare Providers: List (maintained by Region 10)
Related Links
About Funding for Tribes under Title IV-B Subparts 1 and 2 of the Social Security ActNational Indian Child Welfare Association
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Head Start and Early Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. Head Start programs emphasize school readiness, comprehensive health screening, parent involvement, and leveraging existing social services. AI/AN Head Start is funded by the Head Start Bureau in Washington, D.C. and administered at the local level by tribes.
Contacts
Head Start Bureau Contact: Eric Locklear, 202-205-8656AI/AN Head Start and Early Head Start Providers: Head Start Locator
Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
TANF is a federal/tribal partnership in providing temporary assistance to families. TANF services are focused on strengthening families through promoting work as a path to independence. This program is funded by ACF's Office of Family Assistance (OFA) and is administered by tribes, which may set their own eligibility rules and policies.
Contacts
Regional Office Contact: Frank Shields, 206-615-2569Regional Office Contact: Judy Ogliore, 206-615-2568
Regional Office Contact: Ron Juergens, 206-615-2571
Tribal TANF Providers: List (maintained by Region 10)
Related Links
TANF-ACF-IM-2004-02: Using TANF and MOE for Healthy Marriage ActivitiesTribal TANF Guidance Document
Tribal TANF Final Rule Summary
Native Employment Works (NEW)
NEW is a federal/tribal partnership to assist tribes in providing employment opportunities and services to tribal members to help individuals achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Each tribe designs and implements its NEW program based on community needs and measureable outcomes.
Contacts
Regional Office Contact: Frank Shields, 206-615-2569Regional Office Contact: Ron Juergens, 206-615-2571
NEW Providers: List (maintained by Region 10)
Tribal Programs Resources
Washington State Governor's Office of Indian AffairsThe site hosts a wealth of information about Washington Tribes, including mailing labels for Tribal Chairs, and general tribal addresses.