• Intake Specialist

    The Intake Specialist position in the Children Family & Services department is a full-time role focused on managing case files and databases, documenting reports of child abuse and neglect, verifying client eligibility, responding to court and agency inquiries, and referring clients to resources. The job requires knowledge of social work, child welfare, and available resources, as well as confidentiality, report generation, and strong customer service, teamwork, and ethical standards. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and one year of social services experience, with preference for an associate’s degree and two years of experience. Familiarity with tribal language and culture, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to handle physical demands and varied work environments are also required.

  • Intergovernmental Agreement Between Navajo Nation and Utah DHS

    The Intergovernmental Agreement between the Utah Department of Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services, and the Navajo Nation establishes a cooperative framework for handling child welfare cases involving Navajo children, in alignment with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The agreement outlines procedures for determining jurisdiction, notification requirements for child custody proceedings, and placement preferences that prioritize extended family and Navajo community members. It mandates collaboration in foster care, adoption, and remedial services, addresses confidentiality and information sharing, and requires staff training and the formation of a coordination committee. The agreement emphasizes respect for Navajo customs and laws, regular communication, and preserves the sovereign immunity of both parties, superseding prior related agreements except for those concerning foster care and adoption assistance payments.

  • Minnesota Tribal State Agreement

    The Minnesota Tribal/State Agreement outlines the partnership between Minnesota’s Department of Human Services and the state’s federally recognized tribes to protect the welfare of Indian children and families. It addresses the historical removal of Indian children, establishes the legal framework for implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), and clarifies jurisdictional issues. The agreement sets procedures for identifying Indian children, transferring cases to tribal courts, and ensuring tribal involvement in child welfare decisions. It emphasizes maintaining children’s connections to their families and culture, requires active efforts to prevent unnecessary removal and support reunification, and details funding, coordination, training, compliance, and dispute resolution processes to ensure culturally appropriate child welfare services.

  • MOU Between Makah Tribe and DSHS

    The “MOU Between Makah Tribe and DSHS” is an agreement between the Makah Tribe Social Services Program and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Children’s Administration that establishes coordinated procedures for delivering child welfare services to Makah children. It emphasizes tribal sovereignty, compliance with federal and state Indian Child Welfare Acts, and collaborative government-to-government relations. The document details protocols for child protective services, including notification, investigation, placement preferences, and information sharing, and clarifies the roles of tribal and state agencies in cases involving tribal children under both tribal and state court jurisdictions. It incorporates the Makah Tribe’s juvenile code, ensuring due process, confidentiality, and prioritization of family and cultural ties, and includes provisions for flexibility, service listings, relevant laws, contact information, and dispute resolution.

  • Operational Agreement to Provide Foster Care and Adoption Services – Blank

    This document is an operational agreement between the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and an Indian Nation, exemplified by the Lummi Tribe, for the provision of foster care and adoption services under the Title IV-E Funding Program. It details the responsibilities of both parties in delivering child welfare services to eligible Indian children, including compliance with federal and state laws, licensing and staffing standards, mandated reporter training, background checks, documentation and confidentiality requirements, billing and reimbursement procedures, and audit and monitoring protocols. The agreement also outlines allowable and non-allowable costs, insurance requirements, and procedures for termination, emphasizing cooperation, proper fund use, and child welfare protection, with either party able to terminate the agreement with 120 days’ written notice after attempting to resolve disputes.

  • Working Agreement between Kalispel Tribe and Division of Child and Family Services

    The working agreement between the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) establishes procedures for managing child abuse and neglect referrals involving the Kalispel Tribal Community. It requires DCFS to notify the Tribe and contact the on-call Indian Child Welfare (ICW) worker for all non-emergency cases, providing necessary information for investigations. In emergencies, a specific contact protocol is followed to ensure child safety, escalating through tribal authorities if needed. The Kalispel ICW Program leads investigations within its jurisdiction unless DCFS involvement is formally requested. The agreement also covers eligibility for DCFS-funded services, provisions for training, service requests, and courtesy supervision for out-of-region cases, and mandates biennial or as-needed reviews, becoming effective upon signature by all parties.

  • MOA Between Jamestown-S’Klallam-Tribe and WA DHS

    This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishes a collaborative framework between the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Children’s Administration for providing child welfare services to Jamestown S’Klallam children. It affirms the sovereignty of both parties, clarifies jurisdictional authority, and details procedures for investigations, service provision, and placement preferences, emphasizing culturally appropriate and family-centered approaches. The MOA outlines protocols for information sharing, confidentiality, dispute resolution, and quality assurance, and includes appendices with communication protocols and service descriptions. It is grounded in government-to-government principles, aims to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian children, and includes mechanisms for ongoing collaboration and conflict resolution, with formal approval and ratification by the Tribal Council.

  • MOA Between Cowlitz Indian Tribe and WA DHS

    The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Children’s Administration establishes a collaborative framework for delivering child welfare services to Cowlitz Indian children. It recognizes the sovereignty of both parties, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and enhances coordination for children under tribal, state, or concurrent jurisdiction. The MOA outlines procedures for child protective services, including tribal notification and involvement in abuse or neglect cases, defines service eligibility, case management, and placement preferences that prioritize cultural and familial connections, and sets protocols for information sharing and confidentiality. It also includes mechanisms for dispute resolution, references relevant legal authorities, and provides appendices with communication protocols, contacts, organizational charts, and a list of Cowlitz cultural experts. The agreement is designed to be updated by mutual consent and is signed by representatives of both the Tribe and the State.

  • MOA Between Cherokee Nation and Delaware Tribe

    The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Cherokee Nation and the Delaware Tribe of Indians establishes the terms of their intergovernmental relationship, focusing on jurisdiction, governmental authority, and the administration of federal and state programs. The agreement affirms the Delaware Tribe’s independent federal recognition while safeguarding the Cherokee Nation’s jurisdictional interests, particularly by prohibiting the Delaware Tribe from exercising jurisdiction, seeking trust land, or conducting gaming within Cherokee boundaries without consent. It outlines mechanisms for dispute resolution, including negotiation and arbitration, and allows for limited waivers of sovereign immunity for enforcement. The MOA details how programs such as housing, health, and elder nutrition will be managed, clarifies funding and compliance requirements, and commits both parties to prevent duplication of services and ensure non-discriminatory treatment of Delaware members. Amendments to the agreement require mutual consent, emphasizing the preservation of tribal sovereignty and self-sufficiency.

  • Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact between Certain Alaska Tribes and Organizations

    The Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact, effective December 15, 2017, is an agreement between the State of Alaska and certain Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal Organizations to enhance child welfare outcomes for Alaska Native children. The Compact acknowledges the authority of Tribes and Tribal Organizations to provide child welfare services, promotes collaboration and information sharing, and seeks to address the overrepresentation of Native children in out-of-home care. It establishes a framework for government-to-government relations, defines the roles and responsibilities of each party, and provides for the transfer of authority and resources to Tribes for delivering child welfare services. The agreement also outlines procedures for service delivery, funding, confidentiality, dispute resolution, and processes for amending or terminating the Compact, all aimed at supporting the well-being, stability, and cultural continuity of Alaska Native children and families.