• Voluntary Family Service Agreement (Osage Nation)

    The Voluntary Family Service Agreement from Osage Nation Social Services is a collaborative, non-legal document created between families and Child Welfare workers to identify family needs and outline steps to ensure child safety. It includes sections for assessing needs such as housing, mental health, sobriety, family stability, and parenting skills, and matches these with a checklist of available services like child care, counseling, legal assistance, and substance abuse treatment. The agreement specifies actions to be taken, sets time frames, and requires signatures from both the parent or caregiver and the Child Welfare worker, with copies provided to all involved parties to ensure individualized planning and accountability.

  • Voluntary Foster Care Placement Agreement (Osage Nation)

    The Voluntary Foster Care Placement Agreement is a temporary arrangement between Osage Nation Social Services (ONSS) and a parent or guardian, allowing ONSS to place a child in foster care while the parent retains certain responsibilities such as participating in case planning and maintaining contact. The agreement does not transfer legal custody but permits ONSS to make decisions regarding the child’s medical and educational needs. It can be terminated by either party with 10 days’ written notice and cannot exceed 90 days without court review. The agreement outlines procedures for suspected abuse or neglect, potential court involvement if terms are not followed, and emphasizes ONSS’s commitment to supporting the child’s return home and keeping the parent informed. Signatures from both the parent/guardian and ONSS representatives are required for validation.

  • Tribal State Title IV-E Financial Agreement Template

    The Tribal/State Title IV-E Financial Agreement Template outlines the framework for agreements between Wisconsin tribes and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, enabling tribes to access federal Title IV-E funds for foster care and related administrative costs. The document details the legal basis, roles, and responsibilities of both parties, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, including the Indian Child Welfare Act. It specifies eligible reimbursable costs such as case management, home recruitment and licensing, prevention activities, training, legal services, and system operations. The agreement also covers financial reporting, time study requirements, audit and record-keeping obligations, dispute resolution, and procedures for modification or termination, with appendices providing cost reporting and time study instructions to ensure only allowable costs are claimed and all requirements are met for child welfare services to Indian children.

  • Title IV-E Agreement between Alaska and Tlingit and Haida

    The Title IV-E Agreement between the State of Alaska and the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska establishes a collaborative framework for providing federally funded foster care maintenance payments to eligible Tribal children in Southeast Alaska. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of both parties regarding compliance with federal and state regulations, eligibility determination, documentation, licensure, reimbursement, and training. It sets standards for foster care, including requirements for home environment, background checks, and foster parent training, and details the processes for licensing, monitoring, and potential suspension or revocation of foster homes. The agreement emphasizes the importance of supporting children’s cultural ties and maintaining their safety, and includes provisions for dispute resolution, indemnification, and a limited waiver of sovereign immunity, with attachments specifying service areas, eligibility criteria, and foster care standards to ensure culturally appropriate care and access to federal resources for Tribal children.

  • Title IV-E Foster Care Agreement Red Lake Nation and MN DHS

    The agreement between the Red Lake Nation and the Minnesota Department of Human Services establishes the framework for administering Title IV-E foster care and adoption programs for Red Lake Nation children. It affirms the Nation’s authority over child welfare, ensures compliance with federal and state laws such as the Indian Child Welfare Act, and defines the roles and financial responsibilities of the Nation, state, and counties. The agreement covers procedures for training, technical assistance, case management, quality assurance, fiscal reporting, background checks, dual case management, audit compliance, confidentiality, and termination, all aimed at serving the best interests of Indian children while maintaining regulatory compliance.

  • Program Agreement for Tribal Participation in Title IV-E Program – Port Gamble S’Klallam

    This document is a program agreement between the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) outlining the terms for the Tribe’s participation in the federal Title IV-E program, which provides funding for foster care and adoption assistance. The agreement defines the responsibilities of both parties, including the Tribe’s authority over child welfare services for children under its jurisdiction, eligibility criteria for federal funding, and procedures for foster care and adoption assistance payments. It details requirements for case management, case reviews, permanency planning, licensing standards, confidentiality, record-keeping, and reporting. The agreement also covers eligibility determination, allowable administrative and training costs, voluntary placements, trust accounts, and termination of parental rights, and includes provisions for modification, annual review, compliance with federal law, and termination by either party.