The little traverse BAY bands of odawa indians (ltbb) proposes to implement the youth services supplementary education program, designed to provide wraparound support services for k-12 tribal students…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $546,353 to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians on October 1, 2025, under the Tribal Youth Program (CFDA 16.731) to implement a Youth Services Supplementary Education Program providing wraparound support services for K-12 tribal students ages 6–18.

The program delivers culturally informed academic assistance alongside mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional support to establish protective factors that reduce tribal youth engagement in risky behaviors and involvement with justice systems. Services address critical gaps in the tribe's governmental capacity to serve youth whose families lack adequate support infrastructure.

Performance runs through September 30, 2030, with work conducted in Harbor Springs, Michigan. The Tribal Youth Program aims to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency among American Indian and Alaska Native youth and strengthen tribal juvenile justice system responses.

The little traverse BAY bands of odawa indians (ltbb) proposes to implement the youth services supplementary education program, designed to provide wraparound support services for k-12 tribal students (ages 618) with a strong emphasis on culturally informed academic assistance. This program addresses critical gaps in ltbb governmental services and aims to prevent tribal youth from engaging in unhealthy behaviors that could lead to involvement with local and tribal justice systems. Wraparound services offer a multi-faceted approach to supporting tribal youth, who often lack a robust network of protective factors. By ensuring access to mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional support, the youth services program establishes a foundation of protective factors that act as a safety net. Research shows that youth are less likely to engage in risky behavior when such protective factors are present. These comprehensive services are especially important for youth whose families may be unable to provide adequate support. Native american communities face disproportionately high rates of poverty, violence, substance misuse, food insecurity, and environmental challenges compared to other populations in the united states. Conference activity description: n/a