Provides various basic needs programs such as: - Emergency loans that may help cover costs such as a car repair, electricity bill, heating bill, funeral cost, medical, rent, or other need - Food distribution program - Food shelf

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services. Services and resources are designed to foster stable family relationships, enhance children's physical and emotional well-being, and establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills.

Social Services: - Community resource referrals for housing, shelter, food shelf, chemical dependency treatment, and emergency and crisis support - Medical insurance application and eligibility assistance - Medical transportation - Medicare questions - Tribal benefit information Community Health Programs: - Breastfeeding Support and Education - Cancer screening education and navigation - Diabetes education, including class and support groups - Enrollment and navigation of Minnesota Department of Health Sage Cancer Screening Program - HIV/Hep C testing and Harm Reduction education and resource navigation - Nutrition counseling - Smoking cessation and navigation

- After school and summer program offering enrichment and academic activities to Native American youth from K - 6th grade - Activities include cultural awareness, life-skills instruction, literacy, tutoring, field trips - Held at American Indian Magnet School

- Advocacy and outreach on elder services - Congregate meals for dine-in and home delivery of meals - Educational conferences - Elder activities - Elder/Disabled Energy Program (electric and gas service payment assistance) - Information and referrals - Social nutrition

Provides chemical dependency services to meet clients' needs. Clients will participate in groups or individual sessions. Services provided are: - Case management services providing referral to treatment options, transportation to appointments, setting up appointments, job search, crisis management, housing support, and budgeting - Chemical dependency assessments for adults - Family education and therapy - One on one counseling - Outpatient treatment services for adults - Wellness education in nutrition and exercise

The federal Lifeline and the state Telephone Assistance Program (TAP) provide a monthly discount on phone bills, including cell phones. Lifeline is a discount of approximately $9.25, which can be used for wireless phones, broadband internet, home phones, or a bundle. Some cellular companies may provide free cellular phones, and additional discounts or minutes. TAP is a discount of $7 that can only be used for home phones. Those living on federally recognized tribal lands/reservations can receive additional discounts. Customers cannot receive multiple discounts (landline and wireless, or two wireless). Only one discount per household is allowed. The discount continues for as long as the consumer remains eligible, but eligibility must be certified on an annual basis. While all local telephone companies offer TAP, not all local telephone companies are required to offer Lifeline. The following wireless companies offer the Lifeline program: - Access Wireless: (866)594-3644 - American Assistance: (877)266-7212 - Assist Wireless: (855)392-7747 - Assurance Wireless: (888)321-5880 - enTouch Wireless: (866)488-8719 - Life Wireless: (888)543-3620 - North American Local: (877)200-1367 - SafeLink Wireless: (800)723-3546 - StandUp Wireless: (800)544-4441 - Tag Mobile: (866)959-4918 - Tempo Telecom: (877)822-8501 - TerraCom Wireless: (888)716-8880 - T-Mobile Wireless: (800)937-8997 - TruConnect: (800)430-0443 The list is periodically updated; visit website for the most up to date information.

We provide an alternative to the state public defender service for Leech Lake and White Earth Ojibwe members charged with crimes in Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Itasca and Mahnomen Counties

Helps with uniforms, work clothing, work boots/shoes, tools, gas, auto expenses (excluding routine maintenance, cosmetic repairs and/or loan payments) and childcare. Amount of financial assistance is based on verified need, not to exceed $400. Payments are issued in the form of a purchase order or direct payment to the provider of services.

Offers the full range of primary and specialty care including: - Primary care - family medicine - Podiatry

Provides a quality educational program honoring students' cultural heritage, including: - After-school academic support - After-school enrichment activity - Career exploration - Individualized tutoring - Parental support - Special education cultural representative

Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include: - Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services - Child passenger safety seat program - Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs. - Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate - S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle - SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition - Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources

The mission of the Leech Lake Tribal Court is to establish a fair and effective justice and dispute resolution system founded upon Ojibwe culture and values for all native people residing within the territorial jurisdiction of the Leech Lake Band; to protect and preserve the natural and trust resources of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; and to promote peace and public safety within the Leech Lake Reservation.

Program objectives include: - Increased parenting knowledge and skills. - Addresses maternal psychological risks that could interfere with positive child rearing. - Promotes optimal physical, cognitive, social/emotional development for children ages 0-3. - Prepares children for early school success. - Ensures children get recommended well-child visits and health care. - Links families to community services that address specific needs. - Promotes parental and children life skills and behavioral outcomes across the lifespan.

Provides a legal department to represent and protect the Tribe. Provides assistance to the Tribal Council, tribal programs, businesses, and committees, enforcing tribal ordinances, and treaty rights, protecting the Tribe's assets and interest in all legal matters relating to the Tribe. The legal department includes: - Criminal law matter representation through the Regional Native Public Defense - DWI court - Drug court - Guardian ad litem to investigate the interests of children in cases involving child protection, orders for protection, custody, and divorces

This is a non-profit organization designed to help high school students with: - Tutoring - School needs - Transportation - Summer recreation - Drug problems - Also offer career counseling - It is a title 9 program - To be eligible for the Indian education Program, you must have some Native American heritage - Education for grades K-12 to help students stay in school

Provides assistance with paying childcare costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14 years. Childcare costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school. Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.

Office of tribal bodies, including: - Tribal council - Tribal court - Tribal enrollment - Tribal law enforcement

A short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving from unsubsidized employment to increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period.

Provides assistance with paying childcare costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14 years. Childcare costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school. Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.

Provides a list of member tribal council members: https://boisforte.com/departments/tribal-council/

A short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving from unsubsidized employment to increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period.

A short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving from unsubsidized employment to increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period.