Monthly Archives: June 2008
American Indian Foster Families.
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American Indian foster families protect our children’s tender roots with warmth, care and love, so that they may grow and flower in the warmth of the sun.
As a foster parent you may be single or married, live in a house or an apartment and you may be older. You don’t need a lot of money to be a foster or adoptive parent but must be able to meet your own financial needs. There are no agency fees and financial supports are available. Timing is an important part of becoming a foster parent. |
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You should be at least a year away from a major life change, like a marriage or divorce. You will receive help with the paperwork and licensing process.
Right now, we have a shortage of homes to provide care for babies, preschoolers and teenagers. Teens (ages 12 -17) need foster families with a flexible work schedule, people who can get them off to school. After school, most teens need a supervision, an after school program, activities or job. supervised situation. |
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Some programs provide assistance with fees for providing care for foster children – you must explore this on your own. At home parents, in most situations, are needed now for infants, toddlers and preschool children. Foster parents are reimbursed a basic rate for providing care for all children but not extra for child care, after school or summer programs. Foster families are not reimbursed for child care.
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Whether it’s for a few months or years
you can make a difference in a child’s life!
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Live in Hennepin County?
Call Kelly 612.348.8060
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Live in Anoka County?
Call Lori 763.422.7199
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Kelly Sarenpa
Senior Social Worker
Foster Care Recruitment & Intake
MC960
612-348-8060 (f)612-348-4918
Duluth Bridge Renamed For American Indian Vets.
4th Annual Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations
The fourth annual Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations conference is scheduled for July 29-31 at the Mille Lacs Grand Hotel and Casino in Hinckley , MN . This year’s conference features many dynamic Native women leaders and a variety of workshops about critical issues affecting our communities. To view the full conference agenda, go to www.wewin04. org or call conference organizers at 571-323-5641.
Attached is a flyer about three workshops sponsored by the Indian Law Resource Center (www.indianlaw. org)
The New United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – How to Use it Tuesday, July 29, 9am – 5pm
Violence Against Women – Using International Law to Protect our Families Thursday, July 31, 10am -12pm
Effective Public Relations – Using Media to Tell Your Story Thursday, July 31, 10am – 12 pm, repeats 1:45pm – 3:45pm
We encourage you to attend, and ask that you forward this information to your contacts to help promote the fourth annual WEWIN conference.
Thank you,
Valerie Taliman
Director of Communications
Indian Law Resource Center
602 N. Ewing Street
Helena, MT 59602
406/449-2006
Justice for Indigenous Peoples
Chris Leith’s 73 Brithday Party.
At the Prairie Island Community Center at 6:00 on July 2, 2008. Please bring a dish to pass.
See you there.
Sharon
Tribal Natural Resources, solving problems. (VIDEO)
