Category: Childhood and Family Services Program
Title VI Program
The Title VI Elders Program assists tribal elders in remaining independent. Program workers visit regularly with the elders and can identify a change in status or behavior can communicate needs and make appropriate referrals. They can be a vital link between the elder and community service providers.
An expected outcome for the Title VI Elderly Program is to improve the overall health, quality of life, independence, access to services, a safe environment, necessary referrals, and regular nutritious meals.
NUTRITION SERVICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Nutrition Services Incentive Program supplements funding for home-delivered meals and congregate meals.
CAREGIVER PROGRAM
Caregiver’s program services will provide Homemaker services, and the Gathering Place, etc. with the overall goal of keeping their older/frail elders in the community.
PARTICIPATING TRIBES
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA), (WIOA) program is to provide employment and training services to at least 20 individuals located at the five (4) sites Bay Mills Tribal Community, Hannahville Tribal Community, Keweenaw Tribal Community, Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Community and served by the ITC WIOA Program. The Tribe decides who the contact person is for any WIOA Job Slot coordinated with the Inter-Tribal Council, and the contact person is usually an existing HR staff member and that person will begin the implementation process, assist in determining participant eligibility, determine the participant placement, and address any participant concerns at the local level. Services Summer Youth are offered to program eligible tribal members who fall below the poverty level. Youth work services are offered to youth ages 14-20 years. Regular Adult program services are available to those 18 years of age and older. The services available to each participant will include, but not limited to: employment, job training experience, resume writing, referrals and assistance to acquire higher education services, assistance to remain in school or return to school, assistance in acquiring, or referral to, a State-recognized GED program, referrals to potential job sources, and limited support services.
State of Michigan Child Care Program
Child Care Program provides foster care services to those that are not Title IV-E eligible under DHS guidelines for Title IV – E eligibility.
The four tribes who request this assistance include: Bay Mills Indian Community, Lac Vieux Desert Indian Community, Little Traverse Bay Bands Indian Community, and Pokagon Band.
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. will provide foster care and special needs payments on an as needed basis. Direct payments are made to placements upon receipt of court issued orders, from the tribal courts whom will retain custody of the child(ren), and designate care and supervision to the appropriate social services personnel.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Child Welfare Assistance Program
Child Welfare Assistance Program provides foster care and (special needs) emergency payments, which focuses on family strengthening and preservation for the Native American communities to be served.
The five tribes who request this assistance include: Bay Mills Indian Community, Hannahville Indian Community, Lac Vieux Desert Indian Community, Little Traverse Bay Bands Indian Community, and Pokagon Band.
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. will provide foster care and special needs payments on an as needed basis. Direct payments are made to placements upon receipt of court issued orders, from the tribal courts whom will retain custody of the child(ren), and designate care and supervision to the appropriate social services personnel.