Tulalip tribes of washington family wellness court will expand and enhance the ability to serve families affected by substance use to increase family reunification and reduce the number of tulalip…

The Tulalip Tribes of Washington received a $718,151 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (CFDA 16.838 - Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and other Substances Use Program) to expand and enhance their Family Wellness Court. The grant will fund the hiring of a dedicated social worker and a recovery support specialist to provide case management, transportation, and connection to vital resources such as employment, healthcare, and education for families affected by substance use. The goal is to increase family reunification and reduce the number of Tulalip children in long-term out-of-home care. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

Tulalip tribes of washington family wellness court will expand and enhance the ability to serve families affected by substance use to increase family reunification and reduce the number of tulalip children in long-term out-of-home care. With this grant funding, they will hire a dedicated social worker and a recovery support specialist to provide direct services to families. The social worker will provide case management, while the recovery support specialist will perform functions like driving families to appointments, helping parents study for licenses, assisting families with grocery shopping, taking children to childcare facilities, and connecting the entire family with vital resources, including employment, healthcare, and education.