Indian Child Welfare
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nez Perce Tribe Social Services
Child Protection Services
P.O. Box
365
385 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
Ph: 208-843-7302
Fax: 208-843-9401
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
Constance Watters, MPH, Social Services Manager
Jeanette Bennett, LSW, MSW Intern, ICW Social Worker
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
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Indian Child Welfare
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ICWA Monitoring
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Court Referrals
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Coordinate with State Health & Welfare
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Independent Living Program Liaison
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Casey Family Programs
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Foster/Kinship Care Retention
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nez Perce Tribe Social Services
Child Protection Services
P.O. Box
365
385 Agency Road
Lapwai, ID 83540
Ph: 208-843-7302
Fax: 208-843-9401