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Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition: - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent - A women expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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

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

We assist with Funeral Costs for Leech Lake Band Memebers: - $5000.00 for funeral expenses of a Leech Lake Band Member - $500.00 funeral donation to the Leech Lake Band Member handling arrangements(this is to be used for items needed for the funeral) - $250.00 funeral donation to non-band members handling arrangements of a Leech Lake Band Member(this is to be used for items needed for the funeral) We assist with Emergency Medical Expenses: - This must be a life threatening medical emergency - You must apply for this donation 3-4 days BEFORE your scheduled appointment to receive services We assist elders on a case-by-case basis

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

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. 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.

Teen Clinic services include: - Physicals - Immunizations - Pregnancy tests - Birth control - STD Testing/Counseling

Clinic provides free health care to Native Americans who live on or near the reservation Services include: - Family Practice - Internal Medicine - Podiatry - Optometry - Dentistry - Pediatrics Specialty Clinics: - OB/GYN - Surgery

- 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

Uses culturally based training, technical assistance, strategies, resources, tools, and a wide range of events and activities to engage and support survivors of sexual violence, advocates, service providers, community, and allies that are working to end sexual violence and sex trafficking across Minnesota's 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations, urban Native bases, and Tribal communities across the country. Services are provided through educational trainings, policy forums, and public awareness.

- Size of grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage. - Households with the lowest income and highest fuel costs receive the highest grants. - Federally funded through U.S. Department of Human Services. - Funds are available for renters or homeowners. - Provides direct payment to the energy supplier. - Educates consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely. - Advocates with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers. - Provides crisis help for utility disconnection or necessary fuel deliveries. - Provides emergency heating system repair or replacement.

- Alcohol and drug recovery treatment and support for American Indian women who are pregnant or with children 18 months of age or younger who are currently involved, previous involved, or at risk of involvement with the child protection system - Court monitoring of child protection cases involving Native American children to whom ICWA applies to ensure the enforcement of the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act - On-line case management system to coordinate child protection cases between tribal and urban service providers - Provides services that are essential and appropriate to meet the needs of Indian families experiencing difficulties with the social welfare system

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.

Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition: - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent - A women expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Provides a culturally-specific after-hours drop-in center serving the American Indian street population who are chronically inebriated and chronically homeless, including: - Case Management - Laundry - Meals - Referrals to community resources - Showers - Telephones Note: No pets allowed

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

- Designed to patrol Tribally owned and operated business/programs in or around the Cass Lake area. - Watches and reports criminal matters to necessary law enforcement agency, provide security at Leech Lake Reservation pow-wows and reservation activities and events.

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

Provides earth works construction, builds driveways, clearing lots, moves mobile homes and demolition services. Also provides services to other Divisions within Leech Lake Reservation. If you are applying for assistance for land clearing, you must purchase a permit from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Department of Resource Management (DRM). You also need a DRM checklist with all required signatures, including the DRM Director's signature.

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

Provides community health services such as: - Breastfeeding and lactation consultant - Car seat education - Childbirth education classes - Child and teen checkups - Child home safety checks - Communicable disease follow-up and cancer prevention - Community nutrition educator - Diabetes prevention - Doula program to support women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum - Family planning - Immunizations for adults and children - Maternal child health home visiting - Parenting education ?- Tobacco Cessation

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - Employment opportunities for persons 55 and older who are economically disadvantaged and seeking employment - Job search skills, job development, and community service training Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging - Advocacy, outreach, training and technical assistance - Transportation and homemaker services - Congregate dining and home delivered meals grants - Legal services and legal education - Nutrition support and health protection - Annual conference Title VI Nutrtion and Supportive Services - Congregate and home delivered meals - Nutrition information

- Provides coordination and expertise to Tribal community for traditional arts and language programs. - Helps in the protection of tradition hunting, fishing and gathering areas. - Helps in protecting burial and sacred sites.

Employment program with some supportive services Program contacts: - Employment and Training Coordinator Don Hoagland (218)786-0321 - Fond Du Lac (218)879-1977 Robin Diver, Job Counselor (218)879-0824 Cloquet Workforce Center 715 Cloquet Avenue. Suite 1 Cloquet, MN 55720 St Louis County/Bois Forte (218)749-2912 or (800)662-5711 Linda Brown, Job Counselor 820 Ninth Street North, Virginia, MN 55792 - Grand Portage Area (218)786-0321 Jim Croud, Job Counselor Duluth Office - North St Louis and Koochiching (218)749-2912 Linda Brown, Job Counselor 820 Ninth Street North, Virginia, MN 55792