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    Title IV-E Intergovernmental Contract Navajo Nation Window Rock

    This document is an intergovernmental agreement between the Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Navajo Nation for the administration of Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, covering foster care and adoption assistance. It outlines the responsibilities of both parties regarding federal reimbursement, eligibility criteria, case management, reporting, and training. The agreement stipulates that Title IV-E funds must supplement existing program funds, sets standards for foster care providers, and details judicial and administrative procedures, recordkeeping, dispute resolution, and compliance with federal and state laws. It affirms the Navajo Nation’s sovereign immunity, adherence to the Indian Child Welfare Act, and includes provisions for amendments, termination, confidentiality, and annual review over a five-year term.

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  • Title IV-B and IV-E

    MOU Between Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and MI DHS

    The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) and the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) establishes a collaborative framework for providing child welfare and support services to KBIC children, families, and other eligible individuals within KBIC’s jurisdiction. Both parties agree to coordinate the administration of foster care, adoption, guardianship, and related programs, with DHS providing financial and technical support to KBIC. The MOU details shared responsibilities, compliance with federal and state laws—including the Indian Child Welfare Act—confidentiality requirements, and procedures for eligibility and service delivery. It also includes addenda on Medicaid access, child abuse/neglect registry clearances, financial information sharing, and child support enforcement. The agreement emphasizes respect for sovereignty, ongoing consultation, mechanisms for modification and dispute resolution, and program evaluation to ensure efficient and lawful service provision.

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  • Title IV-B and IV-E

    Operational Agreement to Provide Foster Care and Adoption Services Under Title IV-E (Lummi Nation)

    This document is an operational agreement between the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Children’s Administration, and the Lummi Tribe, establishing the framework for providing foster care and adoption services to Title IV-E eligible Indian children under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. It outlines the responsibilities of both parties, including compliance with federal and state laws, background checks, mandated reporter training, and case management standards. The agreement details allowable and non-allowable costs, reimbursement and reporting procedures, audit and insurance requirements, as well as protocols for confidentiality, subcontracting, dispute resolution, and termination. Its purpose is to support the development of the Tribe’s child welfare infrastructure while ensuring adherence to federal funding and program requirements.

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  • Title IV-B and IV-E

    Title IV-E Agreement between Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and MI

    The document details the approval by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Council of an agreement with the State of Michigan, allowing the Tribe to receive federal Title IV-E reimbursement for foster care maintenance and administrative costs for Indian children. It affirms the Tribe’s sovereignty, federal recognition, and treaty rights, and authorizes the Tribal Chairman or Vice Chair to execute all necessary documents related to the agreement. The motion was unanimously adopted at a regular Tribal Council meeting on December 19, 2010, and certified by the Legislative Leader and Secretary.

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  • Title IV-B and IV-E

    Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Agreement

    The agreement between the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Oregon Department of Human Services establishes the framework for the Tribe to receive federal Title IV-E funding for foster care, adoption assistance, and guardianship programs for eligible Indian children. It defines the responsibilities of both parties in areas such as eligibility determination, case planning, maintenance payments, administrative and training reimbursements, and adherence to federal and state laws. The agreement also sets procedures for voluntary placements, case reviews, permanency hearings, and standards for foster and adoptive homes, including background checks and record-keeping. Additional provisions address confidentiality, reporting, audits, financial accountability, and the recovery of funds if requirements are not met, all with the goal of supporting the best interests of Indian children and ensuring compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act and related statutes.

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  • Prevention

    Yéil Koowú Shaawát (Raven Tail Woman) Women’s Group Facilitator’s Guide: Phase 3: Sexual Abuse Talking Circle – A 13-Week Curriculum for Native Women

    The Yéil Koowú Shaawát Women’s Group Facilitator’s Guide Phase 3 is a 13-week curriculum created for Native women survivors of sexual abuse, emphasizing generational healing and resilience. It incorporates culturally grounded group work such as talking circles, mindfulness, and traditional practices, and addresses topics like PTSD, dissociation, intergenerational trauma, and self-care to foster a safe and supportive environment for healing and personal growth.

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  • Prevention

    Yéil Koowú Shaawát (Raven Tail Woman) Women’s Group Facilitator’s Guide: Phase 2: Personal and Family Development – A 14-Week Curriculum for Native Women

    The Yéil Koowú Shaawát Women’s Group Facilitator’s Guide Phase 2 is a 14-week curriculum designed to support Native women in personal and family development, with a focus on generational healing and strengthening family bonds. The guide covers topics such as family history, trauma, belief systems, grief, spirituality, and healthy relationships, all within a framework that honors Tribal values and culture. It provides structured lessons, group activities, and supportive practices to help participants process trauma and build skills for healthier lives and relationships.

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  • Prevention

    Yéil Koowú Shaawát (Raven Tail Woman) Women’s Group Facilitator’s Guide: Phase 1: Anger, Stress and Communication – A 12-Week Curriculum for Native Women

    The Yéil Koowú Shaawát Women’s Group Facilitator’s Guide Phase 1 is a 12-week curriculum designed to support Native women in managing anger, stress, and communication. It incorporates cultural values, traditional practices, and group activities to help participants understand the roots of anger, develop healthy coping and communication skills, and foster healing through community and cultural connection. The guide includes structured lessons, objectives, and exercises, concluding with a graduation ceremony to celebrate participants’ growth.

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  • Prevention

    Yéil Koowú Shaawát (Raven Tail Woman) Women’s Group Facilitator’s Guide: Introduction – A Curriculum for Native Women

    The Yéil Koowú Shaawát Women’s Group Facilitator’s Guide presents a culturally based curriculum for Native women, blending Western therapies with traditional Native American spiritual practices to support healing from trauma. Developed by Amalia Monreal and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, the program addresses domestic violence, abuse, and intergenerational trauma through group sessions that emphasize communication, cultural identity, empowerment, and resilience using Talking Circles, ceremonies, and Tribal values.

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  • Prevention

    Yéil Koowú Shaawát (Raven Tail Woman) Implementation Guide

    The Yéil Koowú Shaawát Implementation Guide offers a detailed framework for implementing a culturally grounded, trauma-informed healing program for Native women, created by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. It describes the program’s structure, which incorporates group work and traditional practices to address domestic violence, child maltreatment, and intergenerational trauma, and provides practical steps for adaptation, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability to support healthier Indigenous families and communities.

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