Our Mission is to empower children and their families to achieve/maintain a state of well-being while upholding the cultural values of the Tribe and the laws that govern the Tribal community.
PURPOSE
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 their extended family, community agencies and resources 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.
ICWA-INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT
The link below is provided as a service and resource to the Iowa Department of Human Services and Child Protection Workers as they work to provide Indian children with the best care possible while complying with state and federal provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
See: Indian Child Welfare Act
COLLABORATIONS
- Meskwaki Victim Services
- Meskwaki Health Clinic
- Meskwaki Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center
- Meskwaki Tribal Court
- Meskwaki Settlement School
- Iowa Department of Human Services
- Four Oaks
- Families First
- Parent Partners with Children and Families of Iowa
PROGRAM STAFF
Program Director | Allison Lasley (Interim) |
Office Manager | Kayla Morgan |
Protective Payee Worker | Tiffany Kunkel |
Social Worker | Brian Walker |
Social Worker | Jayde Roberts |
Elder/Vulnerable Adult Case Manager | Nicole Lepley |
RISE – Victim Advocate | Katie Deines |
RISE – Victim Advocate | Gea Aitkens |
RISE -Sexual Assault Coordinator | TBH |
Physical Address: | Mailing Address: | Phone: 641.484.4444 |
1834 340th Street Tama, Iowa 52339 |
P.O. Box 245 Tama, Iowa 52339 |
Fax: 641.484.2103 |