Meskwaki Family Services

Our mission is to empower children and their families to achieve or maintain a state of well being while upholding the cultural values of the tribe and the laws that govern the tribal community.

Our purpose is to strengthen families of the Meskwaki Indian Settlement by promoting healthy family functioning in an atmosphere of self-determination and traditional cultural values. Helping people connect with community agencies, resources, and their extended family in a positive way to create a network of support. Individual, family, and group counseling are available to help families solve the situations and issues they may face in today's world.

Services Available:

Indian Child Welfare - Advocacy and skill building for Native American children and families who are inolved in Child Protective cases or are at risk for involvement.

Family Group Decision Making - Helping families keep children from out of home placement by bringing key family members together to develop a plan for their future.

Protective Payee Program - Assisting at-risk families with budgeting of monthly bills and ensuring that the immediate needs of their children are met first and foremost.

Parenting Skills Development - Helping parents understand and provide for the developmental and cultural needs of their children.

Click on the links below for more information on the topic:
Child Care Voucher Program
Indian Child Welfare Act

Protective Payee Program

Sexual Assualt Program

 
Staff Information
Mylene Wanatee, LBSW Director
Lori Beck Office Manager/Child Care
Amber Diekmann, LBSW, MSW Social Worker
Monica Paulsen, MSW Social Worker
Lori Bushman, MSW Social Worker
Allison Lasley, MSW ICWA Consultant
Sarah Murphey Protective Payee
Kim Clair, LMSW Victim Advocate
Contact Information      
Physical Address: Mailing Address: Phone: 641-484-4444
1834 340th Street, Tama IA PO Box 245, Tama IA 52339 Fax: 641-484-2103
     
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