Indian child and family preservation program is requesting funds to provide additional services that enhance the preservation of the indian family and or assist in reuniting indian families that are…

Indian child and family preservation program is requesting funds to provide additional services that enhance the preservation of the indian family and or assist in reuniting indian families that are involved or at risk of becoming involved in icwa proceedings. New services will include but are not limited to 1) supplemental childcare assistance for before or after-school care while the indian parent, indian custodian, or caregiver is attending work, school training, or those seeking to reunite with their children as a result of an icwa proceedings 2) respite support will be provided to indian parents, indian custodians, or caregivers to help offset costs related to temporary care and transportation expenses directly related to the care of an indian child, including attending service provider appointments and 3) extracurricular and cultural scholarships will be provided to indian youth who demonstrate wellness, sobriety, and or opioid awareness activities. Our targeted communities to be served are geographically located in sonoma and mendocino counties.