2014 Native Language Project Compendium

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In this compendium, the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) details their language projects organized by state from 2010-2012 as a way to demonstrate the breadth and diversity of language activities funded under ANA’s Native Languages program area.
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2014-05-31T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana/resource/native
Publication Date
2014-06-01

Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting: A Report to Congress

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This report from the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation describes the implementation of the Tribal Home Visiting Program, which utilizes an evidence-based, two-generation approach. The report includes information about the technical assistance provided to support grantees, recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve services, and more aspects of the program.
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2015-10-31T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/tribal-maternal-infant-and-early-childhood…
Publication Date
2015-11-01

Native Youth Programs

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In the United States, there are 1.2 million American Indian and Alaska Native individuals under age 25. This website from the National Congress of American Indians highlights their year-round, ongoing programs for Native Youth.
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2016-11-17T19:00:00
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http://www.ncai.org/native-youth

OFA Regions IX and X 2016 Tribal TANF Meeting

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Regions IX and X hosted the Tribal Technical Assistance Meeting on July 25‐27, 2016 at the Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The meeting brought together Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) stakeholders to discuss innovative strategies and collaborations to promote economic and social well‐being for individuals, families, and tribal communities. During the meeting, tribal representatives engaged in listening sessions, shared best practices, and participated in workshops in order to more successfully serve the program participants in their communities.
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2016-08-31T20:00:00
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City/County
Publication Date
2016-09-01
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Agenda 337.72 KB
Participant List 435.39 KB
Speaker Biographies 216.74 KB
Case Management Presentation 8.93 MB
Cook Inlet Tribal Council - 2Gen in Tribal Communities 1.02 MB
Cookie Cart Presentation 4.06 MB
Gila River Indian Community Employment & Training Department - Career Pathways 1.66 MB
Pascua Yaqui Center for Employment Training 2.4 MB
OCAT Implementation, Shasta County 81.93 KB
Online Work Readiness Assessment (OWRA) Presentation 657.47 KB
Tribal TANF - The Basics and Beyond 726.07 KB
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards 2.16 MB
OCAT Implementation, Stanislaus County 1.36 MB
Family Independence Initiative Presentation 2.6 MB
White Earth Coordination Assessment Resources and Education (WECARE) Presentation 3.22 MB
Summary Report 1.92 MB

Webinar Materials: 2Gen in Tribal Communities

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This webinar from the Ascend Network at the Aspen Institute highlighted the context and demographics of tribal communities, provided information about 2Gen practice efforts underway in Alaska Native and Native American communities, and offered insights about ways to incorporate family voices and traditions into programs. It highlighted the work of Cook Inlet Tribal Council, which serves Anchorage, Alaska and a large swath of the Alaskan interior, including some remote villages.
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2016-02-11T07:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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https://ascend.aspeninstitute.org/webinar-2gen-in-tribal-communities-february-2…
Publication Date
2016-02-11

Child Safety and Risk Assessments in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

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Child welfare practitioners require effective tools to gauge children’s immediate safety and risk of future maltreatment. This brief from the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation provides information about child safety and risk assessments in AI/AN communities. It also explores the importance of cultural competency in assessments and provides examples of tribes’ adaptations of assessments to fit their communities.
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2016-05-31T20:00:00
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/child-safety-and-risk-assessments-in-ameri…
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2016-06-01

Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program Evaluation Final Report

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This report from the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation presents key findings from the evaluation of the first round of the Tribal HPOG Program. All five of the Tribal HPOG grantees implemented programs that led to healthcare training completion and employment. The report includes information on program structures, processes, and outcomes, as well as implications of these findings.
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2016-05-01T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/tribal-health-profession-opportunity-grant…
Publication Date
2016-05-02

A Roadmap for Collaborative and Effective Evaluation of Child Welfare in Tribal Communities

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Many members of Tribal communities feel impacted by intergenerational trauma, resulting from the experiences of prior generations who had been exposed to adverse conditions. Additionally, some Tribal communities have endured negative experiences that may have caused a distrust of research and evaluation. Some previous research has been invasive or perceived as offering little to no benefits for communities; therefore, evaluation efforts on Tribal lands are often faced with reluctance or refusal. The Children’s Bureau developed this guide to improve evaluation efforts among Tribal child welfare programs. It was informed by a workgroup of representatives from Tribal child welfare programs, evaluators, researchers, technical assistance providers, and Federal partners.
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2014-06-30T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/resource/tribal-workgroup
Publication Date
2014-07-01

Webinar: Creating Tribal TANF and WIOA Partnerships to Connect Tribal Families to Employment

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The Office of Family Assistance held a webinar on “Creating Tribal TANF and WIOA Partnerships to Connect Tribal Families to Employment” on July 20, 2016, from 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET. This webinar provided an opportunity to hear about partnerships between Tribal TANF agencies and local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) providers. Tribal employment and training agencies often face job placement challenges common to many remote and rural areas – namely, a small pool of employers, few job openings, and limited education and training opportunities in high demand labor areas. For these reasons, it is critical that Tribal TANF participants have the skills necessary to compete for jobs that already exist or are growing within the region. Local WIOA providers can help build the skills of Tribal TANF participants by providing job training and adult education services targeted to in-demand jobs in the region. Speakers from four organizations—Department of Labor, California Indian Manpower Consortium, Southern California Tribal Chairman’s Association, and Cankdeska Cikana Community College—discussed the innovative partnerships they have formed between Tribal TANF and WIOA to help move families toward self-sufficiency.

Speakers included:

  • Athena Brown, Division Chief, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Indian and Native American Programs
  • Yvette Yazzie, Pala Site Manager, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association
  • Christina Arzate, CIMC Workforce Development Coordinator III, California Indian Manpower Consortium
  • Larry D. Anderson, Job Development Specialist, Cankdeska Cikana Community College
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2016-07-20T10:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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View Webinar
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2016-06-28
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Study of Coordination of Tribal TANF and Child Welfare Services: Final Report

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In 2011, fourteen tribes and tribal organizations received grants from the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) for coordination of Tribal TANF and child welfare services to Tribal families. These grants were designed to provide innovative and relevant approaches to coordinating services between TANF and child welfare systems. This report from the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation summarizes the grantees’ experiences with providing culturally-relevant services in Tribal TANF and child welfare. Results show that programs were able to pool resources, share information, and expand services to families served.

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2015-12-31T19:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/study-of-coordination-of-tribal-tanf-and-c…
Publication Date
2016-01-01