Child Protection Services: Conducts child protection investigations on all neglect and abuse complaints within the Band's jurisdiction. The program provides ongoing child welfare case management and prevention services to Band members, first-generation descendants, and American Indians within the Band's designated service area. The Indian Child Welfare program monitors the welfare of all Band children and first-generation descendants outside the Band's designated service area under the Indian Child Welfare Act. Foster Care: Licenses and trains foster care providers within the Band's designated service area. Any American Indian or community member with strong ties to the Mille Lacs Band may apply to become a licensed foster care provider. Independent Living and Life Skills program: Provides child welfare support services to Band members, first-generation descendants, and American Indians who are 14 - 21 years old and live within the designated service area of the Band. It also provides independent living assistance to Band members, first-generation descendants, and American Indians who are 16 - 21 years old and live within the Band's designated service area. Additional support services offered: ?- Benefits assistant: Assists families who need to enroll in Medicaid and Medicare ?- Crisis stabilizer: One-on-one crisis support ?- Homemaker: Assists with general and light homemaking needs ?- Independent life skills coach: One-on-one formal assistance in developing independent life skills ?- Job coach: One-on-one formal employment assistance ?- Mentor: One-on-one positive role model for youth ?- Parent assistant: One-on-one parenting assistance using the Positive Indian Parent Model ?- Transporter: Assists with transportation requests ?- Tutor: One-on-one educational assistance