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Tribal State Collaboration GroupDecember 2013
Alaska
History of Tribal State Collaboration Group (TSCG)
Accomplishments
2013 Highlights
On-Going Work
Presentation Outline
1993 – Federal Title IV-B, Subpart 2 (Family Preservation and Family Support)
1994 – Alaska Office of Children’s Services and 8 Regional Tribal Organizations met with ACF Region X staff to:
evaluate the child welfare delivery system enhance or change services to better fit the
needs of families in their communities advocate for a continuum of services that are
culturally relevant, coordinated, integrated and family focused
How TSCG Began
Mutual respect
Equality of participation
Open and honest communication
Consistent participation - commitment to continue in the process
Willingness to think in new ways
Recognition and acknowledgement of commonalities
Follow through on commitments
Consensus in decisions
Flexibility
Accommodation of individual differences
Inclusion
TSCG’s Guiding Principles
Effective Partnerships Working together for solutions Effective collaborations and authentic
partnerships
Mutual Accountability Achieving ICWA compliance Advocating for tribal court development
Expanding Services and Resources Strategic resource planning and development Increased culturally centered practices
TSCG Vision
Statewide ICWA Coordinator Position
Five ICWA Specialists Positions
Tribal Title IV-E Program Coordinator Position
Tribal/State Co-Facilitated ICWA Trainings
ICWA Help Desk Positions
Five Tribal Representatives on Court Improvement Project
TSCG’s Accomplishments
Undoing Racism (The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond)
Establishment of Knowing Who You Are Training (Casey Family Program)
Alaska Native Family Preservation Unit
Alaska Child Welfare Disproportionality Reduction Project
Tribal Title IV–E Administrative and Short Term Training Agreements
TSCG’s Accomplishments
Tribe/Tribal Entity Agreement Year
Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. 2000Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska 2000Tanana Chiefs Conference 2000Association of Village Council Presidents 2001Maniilaq Association 2002Aleutian Pribilof Islands Assoc., Inc. 2002Sitka Tribe of Alaska 2002Kawerak, Inc. 2002Bristol Bay Native Association 2002Orutsaramiut Native Council 2010Nome Eskimo Community 2011
(MOU w/Kawerak 2006)
Alaska’s Tribal Title IV-E Partners
Objectives include:
To facilitate cooperation between the Office of Children Services and Tribes/Tribal Entities;
To increase opportunities for Tribes/Tribal Entities to provide services to Tribal citizens;
To increase and support Tribal Child Welfare infrastructures;
To provide for the best interests of Alaska Native Children;
To meet the policy goals of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA); and
To provide Tribes/Tribal Entities access to federal funding under Title IV-E.
Tribal IV-E Partnership Objectives
Alaska’s Tribal Foster Care Licensing Standards, Procedures & Forms
Region X Technical Assistance and Support
In-Home Models
Tribal Title IV-E Maintenance Pilot Program
Highlights for 2013
Alaska’s Tribal Foster Care Licensing Standards, Procedures & Forms Finalized October 2013
Develops a process to license Tribal foster homes
Deemed in accord with federal requirements
Tribal Foster Care Licensing
Title IV-B Support
Regular attendees at TSCG
Available for Consultation
Valued Partners
Region X
In-Home Models
5 Tribes/Tribal organizations developed models under the WPIC initiative
Foundation of the models are tribal values and culture
Promotes a process for Tribes/Tribal organizations to evaluate clients’ needs and articulate culturally appropriate service provision
Provision of intensive, case management wrap around services
Tribal Title IV-E Maintenance
After many years of discussion, this program officially began in April 2012 with a letter of interest from the state to the Tribal Title IV-E partners. The selection process was based on ability, readiness and infrastructure. Tanana Chiefs Conference was selected in July 2012.
An agreement development team comprised of Child Welfare Directors from Association of Village Council Presidents (Cheryl Offt), Bristol Bay Native Association (Lou Johnson), Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Francine Eddy Jones), Tanana Chiefs Conference (Mary Johnson), the Office of Children’s Services (Kristie Swanson) and Department of Law (Carla Raymond).
Tanana Chiefs Conference Pilot
The Tribal Title IV-E Maintenance pilot program allows Tanana Chiefs Conference to claim Title IV-E funding as another option to assist in offsetting the cost of foster care for children in Tribal custody.
Currently there is limited financial support for relatives who are caring for children in Tribal custody. Increases Tribe’s financial and program capacity.
Enhancing Existing Infrastructure
Enhance Procedures
Case Plan & Case Review Systems
Coordinate Tribal Codes
Streamline Court Orders
Judicial Requirements Guide & Checklists
Tribal Foster Care Licensing Standards, Forms and Procedures
Training from State on Title IV-E IV-E Partner Meetings – 2x Annually Site Reviews Technical Assistance Tribal Title IV-E Manual
Joint Partnership - 2nd Edition Cheat Sheets / Quick References (Time Study,
etc.) Title IV-E Training from National Consultant
Tribal Participation in State IV-E Reviews
Tribal Participation in National IV-E Reviews
Building Tribal Capacity
State’s Commitment
Dedicated Staff
Modifications to State Child Welfare Data Base (ORCA)
Development of State and Federal Claiming and Payment Processes
Recognizing Tribally Licensed Foster Homes (regulatory change)
TCC Dedicated Work Space at Fairbanks OCS
Agreement Execution
December 18, 2013
Knowing You Who Are
Out of Preference Placement Work
Development of Confidentiality Agreements
Data – Ongoing Evaluation
In-Home Services Models
Continued Tribal Title IV-E Infrastructure Enhancement
Add Regional Tribal / State Meetings
Coordinate Training Efforts with Tribes / State
Modifying Grants to Increase Tribal Involvement for State Cases
TSCG’s On-Going Work
Questions / Answers
Lou Johnson, 907-842-4139, ext. 361Mary Johnson, 907-452-8251, ext. 3360Francine Eddy Jones, 907-463-7162Dena Ivey, 907-269-4035Kristie Swanson, 907-465-1696