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.

Community Clinic that provides medical services including: - Nursing Services - Women's Clinic - Well-Child Clinics - Diabetic Clinic - Podiatry Services - Mental Health Clinic - Contraception - Depressing Screenings - Health Education - Immunizations (all ages) - Maternal Child Health Programming - Physical Exams - Pre-pregnancy Counseling - Pregnancy Testing - Reproductive Health - STD (including HIV) testing, treatment and consulting Tribal Community Clinics: - Ball Club Clinic 30995 Artic Drive Deer River, MN 56636 (218) 246-2394 Phone (218) 246-8695 Fax 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Bemidji Clinic 705 5th Street, Suite D Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 444-7186 Phone (218) 444-2460 Fax 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Bena Clinic (218) 665-5303 Phone (218) 665-5310 Fax 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Medical Provider: 9 am - 4 pm Monday, Thursday - Inger Clinic 53736 County Road 146 Deer River, MN 56636 (218) 659-2764 Phone (218) 659-2625 Fax 8 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - Onigum Clinic (218) 547-0521 Phone (218) 547-0522 Fax Thursday (with the exception of the 1st Thursday of each month)

Scholarship Information - see intake procedures Johnson O'Malley Program - 15 multi-tribal projects that serve Indian students in urban areas that do not have access to reservation-based programs. The education Plan is a written document that outlines a plan for providing programs to meet the unique and specialized educational needs of Indian students. It is developed in coordination with the district and the Indian Education Committee. It identifies needs of the Indian students, the goals and objectives to be accomplished, procedures to be followed and the methods to be used in evaluating the program as well as proposed budgets. Limited to Anoka, Coleraine, Cook/Cherry, Eveleth, Fridley, HIbbing, HOTE, International Falls, Minneapolis, Moundsview, Robbinsdale, St. Paul, Tower, Virginia, and Warroad.

Free clothing closet to American Indian families in Ramsey County; Accepts donations that are clean and in good condition

A program working to ground youth in Native culture to reduce chemical and tobacco abuse, teen dating violence, gang relations, sex trafficking, and other self-compromising behaviors among at-risk youth. Through opportunities for community involvement, leadership development, culturally specific health education, and cultural enrichment activities, the program develops interpersonal competencies and strengthens the skills young people need to become community leaders and mentors for other youth.

Provides cultural competency training to social service professionals, educators, parents, and community members. Staff also maintains a public resource library of information on Native American tribal and cultural issues, and develops individualized education curricula for service provider and academic audiences.

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.

Fairview Financial Assistance Program covers charges for most Fairview hospital-based and clinic-based services. Charity Care may be available for households with income at or below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Before applying for the program, households must first apply for help with the county or state. Discount on medically-needed hospital services available for uninsured households. Households who receive the uninsured discount may also apply for Fairview's Financial Assistance program.

After school and summer programs offering education, literacy, and academic assistance to youth in the American Indian community. Academic and Activity Program - After school tutoring - Dakota language and literacy for youth in grades k-8th - Recreational activities and field trips Truancy Intervention Services - Advocate and educate parents/guardians on state truancy laws - Works primarily with Anishinabe Academy to track, monitor and improve school attendance for youth in grades k-5 Youth Prevention Program - Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention Program (ATODP) - The Right Path (TRiP) Provides cultural teaching and life skills activities based on mental health, substance abuse prevention etc.

- Provides medical care and treatment - Pharmacy - Nursing home attached - No surgery or deliveries - Community Health Services - Dental

Native Employment Works (NEW) Culturally appropriate services to all MCT members in the service area who receive MFIP and are not covered by the bands. Without these services those in need would be forced to rely on non-indian county resources. - Employment and training to tribal MFIP recipients to increase independence - Assessments, counseling, employment plans, job search, short term training, and soft skills - Referrals, transportation, advocacy, job placement and retention - Technical assistance to reservation employment staff Tribal MN Family Investment Program (MFIP) Services to tribal members who do not reside on their reservation of enrollment and would otherwise receive services from a non-indian provider - Mandatory Work First Program for MFIP clients - Job counseling, assessments and career counseling - MFIP works with NEW and W to W programs - Financial supportive services - Post-secondary and short term education and training

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.

Lending library of videos, books and other materials on Native American issues, history, religion, etc.

Offers three community centers for members of the Fond Du Lac band. All facilities feature a gymnasium, weight room, and library. The Cloquet Community Center offers a pool and hot tub. The community centers provide fun and educational activities throughout the year. Activities offered: - Adult brunch, elder lunch, and teen dinners at low cost - Bingo nights - Elder exercise - GED classes - Immersion language table - Ojibwe language table NOTE: Activities will vary from center to center

- Diabetes related individual and group education - Speakers for community and organizations in Native population - Foot care and education - Nutrition counseling for diabetes - Certified diabetes educators - Blood sugar monitors for eligible clients

Program serving African-Americans and American Indians on MFIP: - Career planning - Connection to work education/classes - Cultural events - Goal setting - Job placement - Job readiness training Clients who meet the target audience, who are already on MFIP, would need to request a transfer from their existing MFIP employment service provider. No discretionary funds available to help with rent, travel, utilities or other emergency situations.

Provides the licensing for child care and foster care on the Fond Du Lac Reservation. Off-reservation foster care is also provided for individuals residing outside the boundaries of the reservation. Services include: - Child care licensing for child care centers and in-home family child care - Information about licensing requirements and standards - Inspections, investigations, support, and training on certifications - Orientation, licensing, re-licensing of child care and foster care certification

Management office for the housing complex which includes low income subsidized apartments, townhouses and communal facilities Little Earth Residents Association: Works to provide a culturally strong and health community through 24 hour programming for residents that includes pre-school education, crime prevention, housing advocates and teen mentorship projects

- Regulates off-reservation hunting, trapping, and fishing seasons/limits for enrolled band members - Issues licenses and carcass tags to hunters - Registers harvested animals in accordance with the Conservation Code and the 1988 Agreement with the State of Minnesota. Also plays an active role in monitoring the status of natural resources within the Ceded Territory. Other activities include research, habitat evaluation and restoration, and involvement with environmental issues. Issues registrations for: - Big game - Fur-bearer - Harvest of animals or wild rice - Access to state parks on treaty lands - Off-reservation treaty hunting - Designated and disability hunting permits - National forest camping fee exemptions - Watercraft, ATV, and snowmobile licenses for Grand Portage and Bois Forte members Safety Instructors: Conservation Officers are licensed firearm and snowmobile safety instructors Natural Resource Monitoring: Conservation Officers are assisting the 1854 Authority biologists in monitoring selected wild rice lakes in the 1854 Treaty area. This is part of a long term wild rice monitoring program aimed at learning scientific information on this valuable and unique resource. Public Outreach: 1854 Conservation Officers also participate in various public functions as a means to promote education regarding all aspects of the natural resources including classroom presentations, career days, fair booths, and other functions of these types

This project broadens understanding of trauma - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), historical trauma, and the impact of colonization - and its relationship to individual and community health and wellbeing in tribal communities. The project builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence of community members around neurobiology, epigenetics, ACEs and resilience (NEAR) research and holistic health topics to strengthen the self-efficacy of tribal communities in creating healing systems.

Tribal Assistance provides financial assistance, up to a maximum of $300 annually for elders and disabled individuals on a case-by-case basis. Elder Advocates assist with transportation, food shelf visits, grocery shopping, delivery of commodities, medical appointments and medication pick-up, completion of forms and paperwork (county, social security, health insurance). Will transport and accompany elders/disabled individuals to appointments pending availability of van and staff.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that assists pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. Many working and low-income families are eligible for WIC benefits. The WIC Program provides: - Nutrition assessment and feeding tips - Breastfeeding advice and support - Referrals to health and social services - Vouchers for healthy foods (for example, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, and eggs) on a monthly or in some cases, every three months

Legal Aid service for low-income residents of Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth Reservations Current priorities: - Compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act - Tribal court matters - Domestic violence - Racial discrimination - Civil rights violations - Indian jurisdictional issues (Housing, Employment, Education) - Do not take criminal cases in State or Federal courts

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection

Family Services: - Bimaadiziwin Mikana (The Path of Life): Parent mentor program designed around healing and connecting families with community and elders. While focusing on traditional cultural lifeways, resiliency, and strengths, positive Indian parenting values are incorporated into the program. - Ombi'Ayaa Anishinabe Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men): Provides a place for American Indian men who want to practice spiritual, cultural, and intergenerational engagement. Activities include: - Cultural events, including sugar bush and ricing - Men's softball and basketball recreational leagues - Traditional ceremonies, including sweat lodge - Weekly father & men's group and weekly drumming group - Thinica Owichakiyapi Thipi (Helping the Homeless Build): - For individuals and families experiencing homelessness and who are not currently in housing or have not found housing: Provides resources and support for those experiencing homelessness. Services may include assisting the client with housing search assistance, tenant education, budgeting assistance, life skills training/coaching, etc. - For individuals and families experiencing homelessness or on the verge of becoming homeless that are currently in housing or have found housing: If eligible Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP may help with rent, security deposit, utilities, and utility deposit assistance. - Note: Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP as well as others. Youth Services: - Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders): Provides youth with an opportunity to become engaged in traditional American Indian service learning. Also provides tutoring to American Indian youth on diverse subject areas, including test preparation, skill building, and success strategies.