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Kickapoo
Social Services
Updated 7/13/2011
Kickapoo
Tribe in Kansas
Social Service Mission Statement
To strengthen, with dignity and respect,
the quality of life for all of our tribal citizens through supportive
services and advocacy by fostering independence and personal responsibility;
protecting people; providing opportunities for individuals to
achieve their full potential; and promoting healthy families and
safe communities by ensuring quality, and comprehensive services.
To protect children who have been or are at substantial risk of
abuse, neglect or abandonment. We strive to assure that our tribal
children have a family who will protect them from harm. We recognize
the protective capacities of families and incorporate them in
assessments, decision making and actions with the goal of improving
safety, permanency and well-being for our tribal children. We
encourage our community to strengthen their prevention efforts
and to share responsibility for the safety of our tribal children
and families.
Contacts
Brandy McGovern - Director
brandy.mcgovern@ktik-nsn.gov
Donella Allen – Family Support Worker
donella.allen@ktik-nsn.gov
Available 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday
822 K-20 Hwy.
Suite B
Horton, KS 66439
Phone: (785) 486-2662
Fax: (785) 486-2724
Social
Service Programs
ICWA/Foster Care
Services will be provided if child is enrolled or eligible for
enrollment in a Federally recognized Native American Tribe. Services
can be provided for children under the age of 18 years old.
The Kickapoo Tribe in KS can only intervene in state cases which
involve Kickapoo in Kansas Tribal Members that are eligible or
enrolled with the Kickapoo Tribe in KS.
Please refer to United States Code Title 25 –Indians Chapter
21- Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. The information can be found
at the following web sites:
nicwa.org/policy/law/
uscode.house.gov
Child (ren) are placed with Native American and Non-Native American
Family Members first. If family is not available then child is
place within the Native Community. If there is no other optional
placement, the child (ren) is placed in a state licensed foster
home(s).
When does ICWA
apply to your case?
ICWA'S definition
of an Indian child
Family Preservation
Services family’s that are in jeopardy of their child (ren)
being removed. Social Service will work with the family as a whole.
Services available may include Parenting Classes, Mental Health
Services, Individual and Family Therapy, and Budgeting services.
To qualify for this service you must be enrolled in an Federally
Recognized Native American Tribe. In addition, you must live in
our service area Brown and Jackson Counties.
Child Protective Services
All allegations will be investigated. The findings will
be reported to the Kickapoo Tribal Prosecutor, then it is up to
the Kickapoo Tribal Prosecutor to pursue the case. Investigations
will be limited within boundaries of the Kickapoo Tribal Reservation.
Reports outside the reservation boundaries will be reported to
SRS for investigation.
Some circumstances require Kickapoo Tribal Law Enforcement to
place a child (ren) in Kickapoo Tribal Law Enforcement custody.
The child (ren) is then placed in an Emergency Placement.
Social Services works with Children and Families when there is
suspected abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse.
Child (ren) are place with Native American and Non-Native American
Family Members first. If family is not available then child is
placed within the Native Community. Additional
placements are made with state licensed foster homes.
Family Violence Prevention &
Services
Kickapoo Social Services Client Eligibility is for any victim
or child(ren) involved in a domestic violence, sexual assault,
or a stalking situation. Must be an enrolled member of a federally
recognized Tribe who resides within the Kickapoo Social Services
Area.
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KICKAPOO SOCIAL SERVICES
DOES NOT HAVE FUNDING
FOR EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE
FOSTER PARENTS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR TRIBAL CHILDREN
KICKAPOO SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS THE FOLLOWING:
EMERGENCY PLACEMENT, SHORT TERM PLACEMENTS, AND LONG TERM PLACEMENTS.
Some requirements for Foster Parents include:
• Must be an enrolled member of Federally Recognized Native
American Tribe
• Complete Application
• Must pass a thorough Background check
• CPR/First Aid Certified. If not must able to obtain certification
• Must get a physical with a TB test
• Must pass home inspection
A Foster Home License can obtained two ways:
1. If you live within the boundaries of the Kickapoo Tribe in
Kansas Reservation you must go through Kickapoo Social Services.
2. If you live outside the boundaries of the Kickapoo Tribe in
Kansas Reservation you will be required to obtain a Foster Home
License through Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
Interested parties can contact Kickapoo Social Services Director
or Administrative Assistant at (785) 486-2662 extensions 237 or
235. Email kss12009@yahoo.com If no answer, please leave a message.
At times workers may be out of the office.
Click below
for links to more information:
Click
Here for the Social Service Spring 2011 Newsletter
Adult
Protective Services Brochure
C.A.N.
Brochure
Domestic
Violence Cycle
Effects
of Domestic Violence on Children
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