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CREATING CONNECTION, CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND RESOURCES FOR TRIBAL YOUTH
We
have an opening for a tribal social worker. The information for
the position may be found on our website:
Honor
the Earth: The mission of Honor the Earth is to create awareness and support
for Native environmental issues and to develop needed financial
and political resources for the survival of sustainable Native
communities. Grants are provided to Native organizations in the
U.S. and Canada that are controlled by Native peoples. Grantmaking
categories include Environmental and Energy Justice, Building Sustainable
Communities, and Youth. Priority is given to Native grassroots,
community-based organizations and groups with a lack of access
to federal and/or tribal funding resources. The next application
deadline is September 15, 2008.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced the following FY 2008 tribal-related solicitations.
Resources: For additional information about the above OJJDP solicitations,
Part of that bill was language that would authorize tribal governments to apply to the Department of Health and Human Services to directly administer the Social Security Act’s Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance programs. It would also authorize tribal-state agreements to administer these programs. H.R. 6307, introduced on June 19, by Representatives McDermott (D-WA) and Weller (R-IL), is a wide-ranging child welfare bill that covers such issues as supports for the placement of foster children with extended family, requiring reasonable efforts to place them together with siblings, requiring an oversight plan for the medical treatment of foster children, reauthorizing the Adoptions Incentives Program which expires this year, and Title IV-E access for tribal governments for foster children in their care. Speaking from the House floor, Representative Weller said, “Our first Americans should be treated as full Americans, including in child welfare programs as this legislation will accomplish. We hope this provision will translate into better care and better outcomes for young people in tribal areas, which I understand number almost 3,000 children in foster care on tribal lands. Clearly, the current system is not working for our first Americans—we want to right that wrong.” The bill will continue to the Senate for consideration. It will likely be sent to the Senate Finance Committee who are currently working on their own child welfare bill and are expecting to mark up a bill from their committee by the end of July. NICWA wishes to give our thanks to every person who made efforts to secure passage of the legislation. This effort reminds us that when we work together, good things can happen. For
more information on this critical legislation to Indian child welfare
practice, contact NICWA’s Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy,
David Simmons at 503.222.4044, ext. 119, or e-mail desimmons@nicwa.org; or Government Affairs Associate, Connie Bear King at ext. 128, or e-mail cbearking@nicwa.org.
“Making
Lifelong Connections”
You must meet the following criteria to apply for this scholarship: 1. Have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time
of your 18th 2. Be accepted into or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary
program 3. Be under the age of 25 on March 31, 2008. For more information visit: https://scholarships.orphan.org/ The first deadline is March 31, 2008 On April 1st, 12 young people from the foster care system will
be chosen as FosterClub Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 24 at the start
of the internship, June 7,
Fire
Relief Flyer I
The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school. Air traffic controllers can reach a salary of over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years. You need only a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam. The
key is to apply NOW. There will be a lot of retirements coming
up rather quickly and they need to line up training
to accommodate these openings. The
FAA rarely has an open application such as this and the
jobs are
coveted
Learning more about Tobacco exposures and type 2 Diabetes in Southern Caifornia Indians
Tribal STAR Releases Checklist for Judges When Placing Indian Youth in Non-Indian Homes When an Indian child is lost in the
Child Welfare System it damages the child, the tribe, and the tribal community.
This checklist has been developed to help judges determine the best circumstances
surrounding placement of a child in a non-Indian home to strengthen the
potential for a successful outcome. This resource provides guidance and
strengthens cross-cultural collaboration that supports positive outcomes
for the Native child.
California Governor's OES, Victim Justice Section, Tribal Resource Specialist Program, Letter announcing impending release of RFP The pending RFP will fund three Tribal Resource Specialists at $100k/year for three years. It is targeted for tribes, tribal consortia, or tribal agencies to fund a position regarding child abuse issues. It will mesh well with those involved in tribal courts, but having or belonging to a tribal court is not necessary by my understanding. Should you be interested in submitting a proposal to the TRS Program, please consult the OES website during June 2007 (see additional information attached below). Tribal Resource Program Letter of Interest
On behalf of the Santa
Ysabel Tribal Council , I encourage members from all Tribes to consider being foster and adoptive parents of our local Indian children in the foster care system. There are many that are in need of homes. Whether it is emergency placement, foster parenting, legal guardianship, or adoptions, the Social Service Departments at Southern Indian Health, Indian Health Counci, or even the Santa Ysabel Social Service Department can
help you with licensing paperwork.
I've been testifying at court hearings and in front of the State Senate and Representatives. The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 was passed for a reason. Keep Indian children with their family, tribe or other Indian Familes.
As a Tribal Leader of Santa Ysabel, I believe as Sovereign Nations it's our right and obligation to help these children.
Thank you for you
time and and attention in this matter.
Respectfully,
Brandie Taylor
Vice-Chairwoman
Southern Indian Health (619)445-1188
Indian Health Council (760)
749-1410
The California Youth Connection... Is a guided, focused and driven by current and former foster youth with assistance of other committed community members. Promotes the participation of foster youth in policy development and legislative change to improve the foster care system. Strives to work with decision makers to improve social work practice and child welfare policy. CYC meetings are held the 1st and the 3rd Wednesday of each month 5:30-7:30 pm Click here to Download Adobe Reader
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