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ABSTRACTThis document was produced by the Family Resource

Center, a federally funded project designed to develop and shareresources and information on youth services, child abuse and neglect,'and child welfare in Region VIII, which includes Colorado, Utah,Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. This resource guidecontains introductory statistical information on the Indianpopulation an state foster care of Indian children in the region.The major part of the guide lists resources pertaining to servicesfor American Indian youth. The listings in the resource guide pertainto various topic areas, such as strengthening Indian families'andyouth, strengthening Indian identity, youth participation anddevelopment, teen parenting among Indian youth, youth abuse andneglect among American Indians, drug abuse and Indian youth,delinquency and status offenders, runaways, residential treatmentfacilities, independent living programs and emancipation services,and suicide among Indian youth. Each listing contains names andaddresses of national resources, specific Indian programs, contactsin and out of the region, ideas for funding sources, and abibliography. Six selected youth programs in Region VIII that serveIndian youth are described in the last section of the guide. (ERB)

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AMERICAN 14DIAWYOUTH RESOURCE GUIDE

William Bane, M.S.W.Charlotte Goodluck, M.S.W.

September, 1984

REGION VIII FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERGraduate School of Social Work

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Indian Youth Network Taskforce 2

Information on American Indians in Region VIII 3

Resource Guide by Topic Area:

Strengthening Indian Families ana Youth 6

Strengthening Indian Identity 8

Youth Participation/Development 10

Teen Parenting Among Indian Youth

Youth Abuse and Neglect Among American Indians 15

Drug Abuse and Indian Youth 17

Delinquency and Status Offenders 19

Runaways 21

Residential Treatment Facilities 23

Independent Living Programs and Emancipation Services 25

Suicide Among Indian Youth 27

Selected Programs 29

Introduction

The Family Resource Center is a federally funded projectdesigned to develop and share resources and information on youthservices, child abuse and neglect, and child welfare in RegionVIII, which consists of six states and 23 tribes.

The American Indian youth population is increasing, and.Indian youths are vulneraole to stress and cross culturaladjustments in a complex world.

This Resource Guide will enable providers of service toAmerican Indian youth to better understand, implement and deliverprograms to this diverse population with many neeas andexpectations.

In order to complete this Guide, members of a region-wideTask Force of American Indian youth providers were asked toparticipate by giving their recommendations as to the contentareas needed in a Resource Guide for working with youth fromvarious tribal nations in this area. This Guide is an attempt tointegrate their ideas and suggestions into a workable packet fornetworking and sharing of resources from this region.

The Region VIII Family Resource Center wishes to acknowledgethe individuals and agencies that assisted in the development ofthis resource guide. Many of those individuals and agencies arelisted as resources in the guide itself.

In particular, the Center appreciates the assistance of theIndian Youth Network members who have affirmed the need forresources for Indian youth service programs. Those individualsand their programs are listed on the following page.

Also, the Center thanks Oneida little, Region VIIIChildren's Bureau, and Anselm Roanhorse of the Navajo Nation.

Task Force of Indian Youth Network

Siianette Keeler, Child Welfare workerUte Mountain Indian TribeTribal Social ServicesTowaoc', CO 81334

Edward Eagleman, Child Welfare WorkerChippewa Cree TribeTribal Social ServicesRocky Boy Rt. Box 544BOX Elder, MT 59521

Anna Beth Felsman-SavikConfederated Saiisn and KootenaiTribes of the Flathead ReservationFamily Assistance, Sox 278Pablo, MT 59855

Jeffrey Hanson, Program DirectorCharles Hall Youth ServicesPO Box 1995Bismarck, NU 58502

Laurel Goulding, DirectorDevils Lake Sioux TribeTribal Group Home, Box 93Ft. Totten, ND 58335

Elizabeth Leftwich, Child Welfare AdvocateOglala Sioux TribePine Ridge AgencyBIA Social ServicesPine Ridge, Si: i 51770

Sandra Circle sear, DirectorSisseton-wahpeton Sioux TribeJuvenile Intervention CenterSisseton, Su 672o2

Lewis Kunz, DirectorPaiute Indian Tribe of UtahSocial Services60U North 100 EastCedar City, UT 84720

Katherine ChristiansenWind River Arapahoe and ShoshoneWind River Agency Social ServicesFt. Washakie, WY 62514

Warren MatteWild Horse Tribal Youth RanchFort Belknap Indian Reservation, Box 249Harlem, MT 59526

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(406) 395-4700

(406) 675-4600

(701) 255-2.773

(7Q1) 766-4609

(605) 867-5151

(605) 698 -3911

(801) 586-5914

(307) 255-8357

(406) 353-2205

Information on American Indians inRegion VIII

Native American PopulationRegion VIII

1980 U.S. Census

Total U.S. Population: 226,604,825American Indian, tskimo,Aleut 1,418,195* (.5%)

*(actual number is probably larger)

Colorado Montana N.Uakota S.Uakota Utah Wyoming Region

Populationby State 2,888,834 786,690 652,695 690,178 1,40,037 470,816 6,950,260

Percent ofRegion Total 41.6 11.3 9.4 9.9 21 6.8

NativeAmericanPopulation 18,059 37,270 20,157 45,101 19,256 7,125 146,968

% of Region'sNative Amer. 12.3 25.4 13.7 30.7 13.1 4.8

% of TotalState Pop. .6 4.7 3.1 6.5 1.3 1.5

National ranking of Region VIII states by Native American Populationis: South Dakota (8th), Montana (12thj, North Dakota (16th), Utah (18th),Colorado (19th), and Wyoming (25th).

States having larger Native American populations than South Dakotaare: California, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, North Carolina, Alaska andWaahington. Between South Dakota and Montana are Texas, Michigan and NewYork.

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American Indian Children in State Foster Care (1982)1

Colorado montana N.Uakota S.Uakota Utah Wyoming

Indian Pop.(under 21)

7,763 18,988 1i,C22 24,832 11,132 3,460

In Foster 40 171 226 488 145 13

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1 Data from Voluntary Cooperative Information System (VCIS)2 Number of children in foster care on any one day in 1982

The numbP of Indian children in State foster caresystems varies from 0 to 622. There are 13 states with100 or more Indian children in the State's foster caresystems; the largest number of Indian children in a

State's foster care system is 622, in vlinnesota.Arizona and New Mexico, which have large numbers ofIndian children le :.s than 21 years have very low rates,10 and 13 respectively. These figures do not includethe Indian children in foster care under thesupervision of the Indian Tribal Organizations orprivate arrangements. Consequently, the reported Statefigure undercounts Indian children in foster care whichmay account for the low rates in some states with largenumbers of Indian Children. (p.2)

**Source: Charles P. Uershenson, "Race and Ethnicity of Childrenin State Foster Care Systems," Child Welfare Research Notesff7, (Hay 1984). Administration for Children, Youth andFamilies, Office of Human Development Services, Box 1182,Washington, U.C. 20013.

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Topic: Strengthening Indian Families and Youth

1. National Resources:

* American Indian Law Center, Inc.117 Stanford, N.E.Albuquerque, New Mexico 87196

* National American Indian Court Judges Association1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 401Washington, U.C. 20036

* Terry Cross, UirectorNorthwest Indian Child Welfare InstituteC/U RR 1

bOX 751Portland, OR 97207

2. Specific Indian programs:

* Sisseton-Wahpeton Juvenile Intervention CenterBox 262Sisseton, South Uakota 572b2(005) tiV8-34V6

* Charles Hall Youth ProgramBox 1vv5Bismarck, North Dakota 58502(701) 255-2773

* Save the ChildrenAmerican Indian Nations ProgramGanado, Arizona 86505

* Anishinaubag ProgramLeo J. WilkieRR 1, box 21uDun:eith, North Dakota 5832v

3. Ideas for funding sources:

* U. S. Uepartment of Health and Human Services* Indian Health Services (Area offices)* Tribal* Private foundations* Bureau of Indian Affairs

4. Contacts:In region:

* Denver Indian Center4407 Morrison RoadDenver, Colorado 80219(303) 936-2688

* Colorado Commission of Indian AffairsState Capital Room 144Denver, Colorado 802U3

* Betty KeeganRolette County Social Services400 E. Main Ave.Rolla, North Dakota 58367

Out of region:

* Jay Navarro, Ph.D.Sun Eagle1896 Lorca Drive #68Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504(505) 984-9258

* Carl Hammerschlog, M.D.Chief of PsychiatryPhoenix Indian Health Service4212 N. 16th StreetPhoenix, Arizona 85016

* Jennie JoeDepartment of AnthropologyHaines HallUCLALos Angeles, California 90024

5. Bibliography:

Baylor, Byrd. Yes Is better Than No. Avon 'books: New York, 1977.

Slanchard, Evelyn. "Social Work With American Indians." SocialWork Journal, 1972.

Morey, Sylvester M., and Olivia Gilliam, eds. ResRect for Life:The Traditional Upbringing of American Indian Children. NewYork: Myrin Institute books, 1974.

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Topic: Strengthening Indian Identity

1. National Resources:

* National Congress of American Indians2025 'I' Street, N.W. 32.0

Washington, D.C. 20006

National Indian Health Board1602 S. Parker Road, Suite 200Denver, Colorado 80231Jake Whitecrow, Oirector(303) 752-0931

2. Specific Indian programs:

* Inter-Tribal Heritage Youth Project3401 PecosDenver, Colorado 80211(303) 892-1223

* Gila River Tribal Social ServicesSacaton, Arizona 85247(602) 562Z-339i

3. Ideas for funding sources:

* National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)* Indian Health Service* Private foundations

4. Contacts:

In region:

* Josie Chase, 8.S.w., M.S.W. CandidateGraduate School of Social WorkUniversity of DenverDenver, Colorado 80208(303) 871-2886

* Nan Savoy, M.S.W.Denver Family Crises Center730 KalamathDenver, Colorado, 80204(303) 595-1951

* Michael Yellowbira, M.S.W.Fort Berthold ReservationNew Town, North Dakota(701) 627 -47.38

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Charlotte Goodluck, MSW1801 E. Girard #130Englewood, Colorado 80110(303) 761-0769(issues related to placement and adoption)

Out of region:

Phyllis Bigpond, M.S.W.Phoenix Indian CenterPhoenix, Arizona 865U8

Evelyn Blanchard, MSW410 N.w. 18th 101Portland, Oregon 97209(503) 22i-4121

Betty JohnIndian Child Welfare ConsortiumBox 292Pauma Valley, California 92061(714) 742-3711

Ron Lewis, D.S.W.3715 South Dorsay LaneTempe, Arizona 85282(602) 965-33U4

5. Bibliography:

Bataille, Gretchen M., and Kathleen Sands. American Indian Women:Telling Their Lives. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press,1984.

Greenberg, Joanne. L'Ulam and White Shell Woman. Contact:Elissa Tivora, 1314 Marion Street, Denver, Colorado (303)837-U173 for the film adaptation.

Long, Kathleen. "The Experience of Repeated and Traumatic LossAmong Crow Indian Children: Response Patterns andIntervention Strategies." American Journal ofOrthopsychiatry, 53 (January 1983).

M ande 1 baum, David. "The Study of Life History: Gandhi."Current Anthropology, 14 (June 1973).

Vizenor, Gerald. Earthdivers: Tribal Narratives on Mixed Descent.Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1981.

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Topic: Youth Participation/Develo9ment

(services/programs for Indian youth that focus on thestrengths/resources of youth, rather than being limitedto their problems)

1. National Resources:

* National Commission on Resources for Youth605 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, Massachusetts 02212(617) 353-3309

* Associates for YouLh Development, Inc.box 36748Tucson, Arizona 85740(602) 297-1056

* Center for Youth Development and ResearchUniversity of Minnesota19,35 Buford Ave.386 McNeal HallSt. Paul, Minnesota 55108(612) 376-7624

* National Peer Counseling Associationc/o Ray Zaryell, DirectorEducation UepartmentBradley UniversityPeoria, Illinois 61625

2. Specific Indian program:

* Menominee Positive Youth Development ProjectMenominee Indian Tribe of WisconsinBox 429Keshena, Wisconsin 64135(715) 799-3348

* Cherokee Nation Youth Leadership ProgramCherokee Nation of OklahomaBox 948Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464Mose Killer, Director(917) 456 -0671

3. Ideas for funding sources:

* Youth Development Bureau* Administration for Children, Youth and Families, Office

of Human Development Services* Private foundations (those interested in youth

leadership/development)

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4. Contacts:

In region:

* Mountain Plains Youth Services Coalition1424 W. Century Ave., Suite 210Bismarck, North Uakota 58501(701) 255-7229

(raember agencies within the Coalition have youthparticipation progr.ams within their agencies)

Uut of region:

National Network of Runaway and Youth Services, Inc.905 6th Street, S.W., Suite 612Washington, D.C. 20024(202) 498-0739

(The Network has a committee on youth participation; alsomember agencies have youth participation programs withintheir agencies)

Positive Youth Development Initiative30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 908Madison, Wisconsin 53703(608) 255-6351

Jim KielsmeierNational Youth Leadership CouncilCenter for Youth Development and ResearchUniversity of Minnesota1985 Buford Avenue, 386 McNeal HallSt. Paul, Minnesota 55108

5. Bibliography:

Hall, McClellan, and James Kielsmeier. "Youth Take the Lead:Cherokee Nation's Approach to Leadership." St. Paul,Minnesota: National Youth Leadership Council, 1984.(mimeographed)

Kohler, Mary Conway. Young PeoRle Learning to Care: Making ADifference through Youth Participation. New York: TheS'eabury Press, 1983.

Reiter, James, and Alan Caldwell. "iietting the Most Out of HardTimes: The Menominee Youth Development Corporation." NewDesigns for Youth Development, 4 (May -June 1983) pp. 15-17.

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Youth Participation: An Everyday Affair. Albany, New York: NewYork State Council on Children and Families, 1982. Availablefrom: New York State Council on Chilaren and Families,Empire State Plaza, Tower Building, 28th Floor, Albany, dewYork 12123.

Youth Participation in Youth Advocacy. New York: NationalCommission on Resources for Youth (NCRY), 1982. Availablefrom: NCRY, 605 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Massachusetts02215 (617) 353-3309.

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Topic: Teen parenting Among Indian Youth

1. National Resources:

National Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting512 West Fourth StreetFt. Wortn, Texas 76102(817) 332-6191

2. Specific Indian programs:

* Teen Indian Parents ProgramDivision of Indian Work3045 Park AvenueMinneapolis, Minnesota 55407

This program is designed to work with adolescentfathers.

Teen Indian Pregnancy Prevention Services (TIPPS)Vanessa Carter, DirectorSeattle Indian Health hoardBox 3364Seattle, i4ashington 98114L206) 324-9360

* "Teaching Parenting Education Skills in the NativeAmerican Community" by Anita Phillis and Patti AbrahamIndian Health Care Resource Center915 South CincinnatiTulsa, Oklahoma 74119(918) 582-7225

3. Ideas for funding sources:

* Office of Adolescent Pregnancy ProgramGrants Management Division712 H Humphrey Building200 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, U.C. 20003(2021 472 -5582

* Project RedirectionManpower DemonstrationResearch Corp.Three Park Ave.New York, New York 10016(212) 532-3200

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4. Contacts:

In region:

* Kate Miller, R1St. Lukes's Hospital601 19th Avenue EastDenver, Colorado 80203(303) B69-22.61

* .Neal TepperUnited Tribes of North DakotaBismarck, North Dakota(701) 222-1163

Out of region:

Cheryl M. LucasDivision of Indian WorkGreater Minneapolis Council of Churches3045 Park AvenueMinneapolis, Minnesota 55407(612) 827-1795

New Futures, Inc.2120 Louisiana, N.E.Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

5. Bibliography:

Family Resource Coalition Report, (September 1983).

parr, Linda,and Catherine Monserrat. Teen-Age Pregnancii A NewBeginning. Albuquerque: New Futures, Inc., 1978.

Zelnick, Melvin, and John F. Kantner. "First Pregnancies to Womenages 15-19 in 1971." Famil/ Planning Perspectives, Vol.10:11, 1978.

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Topic: Youth Abuse and Neglect among American Indians

1. National Resources:

* Urban Indian Child Resource CenterCarol Baines, DirectorOakland, California(415) 832-2386

* Indian Youth of AmericaBox 278bSioux City, Iowa 51106(712) 276-0794

2. Ideas for funding sources:

* Indian Child Welfare Act (Title II)* Tribal* Health and human Services* private foundations

4. Contacts:

In region:

* Denver Indian Health Board2035 East 18th StreetDenver, Colorado 80206(303) 320-3974

* Denver Family Crises Center730 KalamathDenver, Colorado 80204(303) 595-1951

* Salish-Kootenai Social ServicesBox 278Pablo, MT. 69866(406) 675-4600

Out of region:

* John Redhorse, DSwArizona State UniversitySchool of Social WorkTempe, Arizona 852d2

* Oierdre ShortGila River Tribal Social ServicesSacaton, Arizona 85247(602) 662-3396

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5. bibliography:

Johnston, Patrick. Native Children and the Child Welfare System.Toronto: Canadian Council on Social development inassociation with James Lorimer and Company, 1983.

The Phoenix from the Flame: The American Indian Today. Specialissue of Social Casework, (October 1980).

Swenson, Janet, and Gail Rosenthal, eds. Warm Springs) A CaseStudy Approach to Recognizing the Strengths of AmericanIndian and Alaska Native Families. Washington, 0.C.:7Firican Academy of Child Psychiatry, 1960. Availab;e fromAmerican Academy of Child Psychiatry, 1424 16th Street NW,Suite 201A, Washington D.C. 20036, (2,024) 462-3754

Swenson, Janet P., ed. Supportive Care Custodij. Placement andAdoption of American Indian Children. shington, 0.C.:Wmerican Acad.emy of Child psychiatry, 1977. Available fromabove address.

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Topic: Drug Abuse and Indian Youth

1. National Resources:

* National Clearingnouse for Alcohol Information9119 Gaither RoadGaithersburg, Maryland 20760

2. Specific Indian Programs:

* Inter-Tribal Heritage ProjectYouth Program3401 PecosDenver, Colorado 80211(303) 892.-1Z23

3. Ideas for funding sources:

* State Alcohol & Urug Abuse Division* Indian Health Service* Private foundations

4. Contacts:

In region:

* Dale CrawfordSisseton, S.D 57262(605) 698-3911

* Jeff Hansen, Program DirectorCharles Hall Youth ServicesPu box 1995Bismarck, N.D.(701) 255-2773

* Fred Beauvais, Ph.D.Western behavioral StudiesColorado State UniversityFt. Collins, Colorado 80523(303) 491-6a7

* Colorado:Alcohol and Urug Abuse UivisionDepartment of Health4210 E. 11th AvenueDenver, Colorado $0220

* Montana:Addictive Diseases.DivisionDepartment of Institutionsi539 11th AvenueHelena, Montana 59601

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North Dakota:Uivision of Alcoholism and Orug AbuseDepartment of Health909 Basin AvenueBismarck, North Dakota 58505

* South Dakota:Division of Drugs and Substance ControlDepartment of HealthJoe Foss BuildingPierre, South Dakota 57501

* Utah:uivision of Alcoholism and Drugs554 South 300 EastSalt Lake City, Utah 84111

* Wyoming:Drug Abuse ProgramsState Office Building TestCheyenne, Wyoming 82u01

Out of region:

* Red Star Mothers274i Columbus AvenueRinneapolis, Minnesota 65407(b12) 871-9251

* Charles NormanAmerican Indian InstituteUniversity of OklahomaNorman, Oklahoma 73019

* Parents AnonymousPro rare for Native Americans2415 E. Fillmore StreetPhoenix, Arizona 85008(602) 273-6961

5. Bibliography:

Come Closer Around the Fire: Using Tribal Legends M/ths andStories in Preventing Urug Abuse. Rockville, Maryland:U.S7 uepartment of Health ana 8umail Services, NationalInstitute of Drug Abuse, 1 7c3. (Reprinted 1980).

Life Skills for Rental Health 11:ei. Atlanta: Georgiauepartment of Human Services.

O e t t i n g , E.g., a n d F r e d a e a u v a i s . Urug Abuse Amon Wert i veAmerican Youth: Summary of Findings 7119Z5-19-61 FortCollins: Western 6enav iora I Studies, Colorado Stateuniversity.

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Topic: Delinquency and Status Offenders

1. National Resources:

* Office of Juvenile Justice and uelinquency Prevention(OJJOP)U.S. Uepartment of Justice633 Indiana Avenue, N.W.Washington, U.C. 20531(202) 724-7751

* Youth Development Bureau (Yu6)Administration for Children, Youth, and FamiliesU.S. Uepartment of Health and Human Services400 South Street, Room 5839Washington, D.C. 20201(202) 755-8208

* National Council of Juvenile and Family Court JudgesUniversity of Nevada-RenoBox 8978Reno, Nevada 89507(702) 784-6012

2. Specific Indian program:

* Police-Family Liaison (PFL)Uffice of Youth AffairsNavajo NationBox 1599Window Rock, Arizona 66515(602) 871-4941

3. Ideas for funding:

* OJJDP* YU6

4. Contacts:

In region:

* Mountain Plains Youth Services Coalition1424 W. Century Ave., Suite 210Bismarck, North Dakota 58501(701) 255-7229

* muss Van Vleet, DirectorDivision of Youth Corrections150 West North TempleSalt Lake City, Utah 84113(801) 533-7107

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Jut of region:

* Mark Soler, DirectorYouth Law Center1663 Mission Street, Suite 500San Francisco, California 94103(415) 543-3379

5. Bibliography:

American Bar Association Standards Relating to Youth ServiceAgencies. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Ballinger, 54T0.

Dale, Michael, et al. Your Rights: A Handbook for Native AmericanYouth in Arizona. Phoenix: Phoenix Indian Center, 982.Avail-able from: Indian Youth Advocacy Project, Urban IndianLaw Project, Phoenix Indian Center, 3302 7th St.,Phoenix, Arizona 85014 (602) 279-4116.

Davis, Samuel M. Rights of Juveniles: The Juvenile JusticeSystem, 2nd ed. New York: ClarCloardman Company, Ltd.,1984.

Murray, John P. Status Offenders: A Sourcebook. Boys Town,Nebraska: The Boys Town Center, 1983.

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Topic: Runaways

1. National Resources:

* National tetwork or Runaways and Youth Services, Inc.905 6th Street, S.W. ,Suite 612Washington, d.C. 20024(202) 488-0739

* Youth Development BureauAd. for Children, Youth and FamiliesU.S. Department of Health and Human Services400 Sixth Street, Room 5839Washington, D.C. 2=1(202) 755- 5208

* CONTACT, ltiC.box 81826Lincoln, Nebraska 68601(402) 464-0602(referral and resource information on at-risk youth)

2. Specific Indian programs:

* Fort Belknap Indian Community CouncilBox 249Harlem, Montana 59526(406) 353-2205 x 251Contact person: Warren viatte, Director

* Juvenile Intervention CenterSisseton-Wahpeton Sioux TribeBox 262Sisseton, South Dakota 57262(605) 698-3911Contact person: Sandra Circle Bear, Director

3. Ideas for funding sources:

* Youth Development bureauAdministration for children, Youth and Families(see address above)

* National Fund for Runaway Children1511 K St., Suite d05Washington, u.C. 20005

4. Contacts:

In region:

* Mountain Plains Youth Service Coalition1424 W. Century Avenue, Suite 210bismarck, North Dakota 68501(701) 255-7229

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* Jeffrey Hanson, Program DirectorCharles Hall Youth ServicesBox 1995Bismarck, North Uakota 56502(701) 255-2773

* Anna Beth Felsman-SavikConfederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the FlatheadReservationFamily Assistance DivisionBox 278Pablo, Montana 69655(406) 675-4600

* william Bane, M.S.W.2181 South Brentwood StreetLakewood, Colorado 60227(serving families of runaways, developing linkagesbetween service providers, program development)

Out of region:

* Anselm Roanhorse, MSS'Director, Planning and Regulatory uepartmentDivision of Social WelfareNavajo NationP. 0. Drawer jjWindow Rock, Arizona 66515(602) 871-4941 x 1844

* CONTACT, INC.Box 81826Lincoln, Nebraska 68501(402) 464-0602(referral and resource information on at-risk youth)

5. Bibliography:

Gordon, James S., and Margaret Beyer, eds. Reaching TroubleaYouth: Runaways and Community Mental Health. Washington,U.C.: U.S.Uepartment of Health and Human Services, PublicHealth Service, 1981.

Lourie, Ira S., et al. "Adolescent Abuse and Neglect: The Roleof Runaway Programs." Children Today, (November-December1979) pp. 27-29+.

Magri, Michele R. "Runaway Youth: Government Response to a

National Problem." State Le.g.i s 1 at i ve Reort, HumanResources Series, (February 19821. Available from:National Conference of State Legislatures, 1125 17th Street,Suite 1500, Denver, Colorado 80202.

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Topic: Residential Treatment Facilities

1. National Resources:

Nationai Association of Homes for Children200 South Tyron Street, Suite 1500Charlotte, Nortn Carolina 28202(704) 3766-0291

CUNTACT, INC.PO dox 81826Lincoln, Nebraska 68501(402) 464-0602

Interstate Consortium on Residential Child CarePu Box 1717Trenton, New Jersey 08607

The Villages, Inc.PO Box 1695Topeka, Kansas 66601(913) 267-6900

2. Specific Indian Programs:

Wild Horse Tribal Youth RanchFort delknap Indian ReservationBox 249Harlem, Montana 59526Warren Matte, Director(406) 3,53-2205 x251

Juvenile Intervention CenterSisseton-wahpeton SiouxPO Box 262Sisseton, South Dakota 57262Sandra Circle Bear, Director(605) 698-3911

3. Ideas for Funding Sources:

* State Social Services* Foundations* Tribal

4. Contacts:

In Region:

* Inter-Mountain Deaconess Home for Children, Inc.SOU South LambornHelena, Montana 59601(406) 442-7920

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Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch1732 South 72nd Street WestRoute #1Billings, Montana 59106

* Wallace Village for ChildrenPO box 345broomfield, Colorado 80020(303) 488-7391

Out of Region:

* Jake TerpstraChildren's BureauAdministration for Children, Youth and FamiliesU.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20201(202) 245-6296

5. bibliography:

Standards for Group home Service for Children. New York: ChildWelfare League of America, 19]8i.

Standards for residential Centers for Children. New York: ChildWelfare League of America, 1027

Whittaker, James K. Family Involvement in Residential Treatment:A Support System for Parents. Washington, D.C.: U.S.Uepartment of Health and Human Services, 1981. (DHHSPublication No. (OHDS) 81-30308).

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Topic: Independent Living Programs and Emancipation Services

1. National Resources:

* National Network of Runaways and Youth Services, rnic.

905 6th Street, SW, Suite 612Washington, D.G. 20024

(The National Network has a project that recruits BigBrothers of Big S'sters to work with 16 or 17 year-oldyouth seeking early independence.)

2.. Specific Indian Program:

* Navajo Youth NomeNavajo Nation, Division of Social WelfareWindow Rock, Arizona 86615Contact: Wilfred Yazzie, M.S.W.(60?) a71-4941 x1844

3. Ideas for funding Sources:

* Adminic,tration for Children, Youth and FamiliesOffice of Human Development ServicesU.S. Department of 'Health and Human Services

4. Contacts:

In Region:

* Janus Project1525 South MainSalt Lake City, Utah 64115Jim Marchel, Project Director(801) 466-8720

* Dale House Project8210 North CascadeColorado Springs, Colorado 80903George F. Sheffer, III, Director(303) 471-0642

Out of the region:

* Lane County Children's Services1102 Lincoln StreetEugene, Oregon 97401Brian Simonitch, M.A., Caseworker(503) 686-7620

Orphan Foundation15 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 448PU Box 14241Washington, D.C. 20044Joseph Rivers, President

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5. Bibliography:

Anderson, James C., and Brian Simonitch. "Reactive Depression inYouths Experiencing Emancipation." Child Welfare, 60 (JUne.1981) pp. 383-390.

Ansell, Dorothy I. Making It On Your uwn and The Guidebook toMaking It Un Your -Own. Richmond, Virginia: Region ITTresource Center for Children, Youth and Families, School ofSocial Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1983.

Cousins, John. Resource List for Independent Living Programs.Denver: Region VITT Family Resource-tenter, Ign.

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Topic: Suicide Among Indian Youth

1. National Resources:

* National Suicide Prevention CenterNational Institute of Mental Health

National Clearinghouse for Troubled Youth Contact Inc.dox 81826Lincoln, Nebraska 68501(402) 464-0602

2. Specific Indian programs:

* Suicide Prevention through the Use of EldersDepartment of PsychiatryOregon Health Sciences University3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park RoadPortland, Oregon 97201(503) 225-5651

3. Ideas fo- funding sources:

* National Institute of Mental Health* Indian Health Service* Private foundations

4. Contacts:

In region:

* Inter-Tribal Heritage Program3401 PecosDenver, Colorado 80211(303) 892-1223

* Mental Health Association of Nortn DakotaSox 160Bismarck, North Dakota 58501

Out of region:

* Irving N. Berlin, M.U.Professor of PsychiatrySchool of MedicineUniversity or New MexicoAlbuquerque, New Mexico 87131(505) 843-2945

* Jerry Levy, Ph.U.Professor of AnthropologyUniversity of ArizonaTucson, Arizona 85721

6. Bibliography:

Berlin, Irving. Linkages for Indian Child Welfare Programs:Suicide Among American Indian Adolescents. Washington,u.u.: National American Indian Court Judges Association,1984. Available from: National Indian Law Library, 15UoBroadway, Boulder, Colorado 80302.

Uizmang, L.H., et al. "Adolescent Suicide at an IndianReservation." American Journal of Orthogsichiatr/, 44(January 1974).

Levy, Jerrold. "Navajo Suicide." Human Organization, 24:308-318,1965.

Selected Programs

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INDIAN YOUTH NETWORK

UTE MOUNTAIN INDIAN TRIBEFamily/Child Resource Center

Tribal Social ServicesGeneral DeliveryTowaoc, CU 81334

(303) 533-3751

Contact Person: Shanette Keeler, Child welfare Worker

Goals:

Background:

ProgramDescription:

ClientCharacteristics:

Staff:

Funding:

- To reunite families whose children havebeen placed in substitute care

- To keep families together who are atrisk" of losing custody of their children

- To strengthen intact families

Prior to this program 74% of childrenwere placed off the reservation withhistories of long term foster care, andgenerally placed in non-Indian homes.

Counseling, referral, transportation,advocacy, outreach services, parentingskills aimed at strengthening familyfunctioning, coordinated with day care.

Parents and children needing supportservices to remain together and not beseparated (underemployed, educationallydisadvantaged, drug abusers)

- All Indian staff- Culturally sensitive

- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe- State of Colorado- Federal

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INDIAN YOUTH NETWORK

CONFEDERATED SALISN AND 400TENAI TRIBESOF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION

Family AssistanceBox 278

Pablo, MT 59885

(40o) 675-4600

Contact Person: Anna Beth Felsman-Savik

Goals:

Background:

ProgramOescription:

- Provide social service to tribal members- Improve general conditions- Maintain cultural ties

- Previously a BIA social services program butbut now the Tribe has subcontracted undera 638 contract to provide services.

- General Assistance- Child Welfare (foster care, cps, adoption)- Trust Management

ClientCharacteristics: - Tribal members, financially, educationally

disadvantaged, and alcohol related problems

Staff: - 12 persons, tribal members generally

Fundin - 638 contract with BIM- Indian Lhild welfare Act (Title II)

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INDIAN YUUTH NETWORK

cHARLES HALL YOUTH SERVICESP.O. Box 1995

Bismarck, ND 58502

(701) 255-2773

Contact Person: Jeffrey Hanson, Program Director

Goals:

ProgramUescription:

Two group Homes, dealing with short termtreatment and evaluation, shelter care, andlong term care.

CHYS operates two homes: GoodBird Nome, whichcombines long term care with emergencyplacement, runaway propmm and the like. broupcounseling is available as well as individualcounseling. The Hall Home program is a shortterm treatment and evaluation program with moreconcentrated therapy and a goal of getting thechild ready for less restrictive placement,i.e., with the family, in foster care, etc.

The program is very versatile, uses a greatdeal of local resources and attempts to meetthe needs of children as can best be met.

ClientCharacteristics: Serve youth between 10-18 years old,

preference given to Native American clients.

Staff:

Funding:

DirectorProgram DirectorTwo house parentsTutors

Recreational DirectorHouse parent aideTransportation aide

60% - fee for service (State, 6IA)30% - private donation10% - grants

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INUIAN YOUTH NETWORK

SISSETON-wAHPETON SIOUX TRIBEJuvenile Intervention Center

P.O. Box 262Sisseton, SD 57262

(605) 698-3911

Contact Person: Sandra Circle Bear, Director

Goals: The Juvenile Center is designed to help youngpeople in trouble. The Center works with youngindividuals with chemical abuse, problems withbehavior control, problems with anti-socialbehavior, family problems, problems withcommunication and sexual malfunctions.

ProgramDescription: The Juvenile Intervention Center is a program

of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. Locatedon the Lake Traverse Reservation inNortheastern South Dakota, the JuvenileIntervention Center is a licensed residentialfacility with a bed capacity of 14, which canserve 8 girls and 6 boys between the ages of 12and 18 years.

The Center has a highly structured program thataddresses behavior, but also provides room forgrowth and individual freedom.

ClientCharacteristics: The Juvenile Intervention Center accepts

referrals of young people 12-18 years old.

Staff: Unique in the services provided, the JuvenileCenter has a highly trained staff working invery low ratios with the residents: 2 studentsper 1 staff.

Funding:

We have an all Native American staff workingwith Native American Children. This, more thananything, has proven most effective.

- Tribal- State

ADIkN YOUTH NETWORk

WIND RIVER ARAPAHOE AND NOSHONEWind River Agency 6ocial Services

Ft. Washakie, WY 82614

(30) 255-8357

Contact Person: Katnerine Christiansen

Goals:

ProgramDescription:

ClientCharacteristics:

- Strengthen Indian family life- Provide comprehensive programs to

reservation families

- General assistanceChild Welfare (foster care andreunification)

- Nursing home placement and supportservices

- Trust management

- Tribal members with problems generallyrelated to lack of education,unemployment, and family dysfunction andfew resources

:Staff: - Two staff: one supervisor and one socialworker assistant

Funding: - BIA

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WILD WORSE TRIBAL YOUTH RANCHFort Belknap Indian Reservation

Box 249Harlem, MT 59526

(406) 353-2205 ext. 251

Contact Person: Warren Matte, Director

Goals:

ProgramUescription:

To provide ten youths (five boys and fivegirls) ages 8-18 who are in need of care orsupervision, runaways and predelinquent youth.

Group and individual counseling sessions.Critical incident meetings are held whenneeded. Native culture and ceremonies areutilized. Youth residents are encouraged totake part in community and school activities.Sports events, movies, and group trips arescheduled. We are a state licensed facilitysituated on 85 acres of tribal land.The program is effective because of culturalintervention and awareness, and the familysetting helps to avoid negative institutionaleffects.

ClientLhracteristics: Youth who are in need of care or supervision,

partially handicapped (physically andmentally), runaways or predelinquents.

Staff: Volunteers: Indian Foster Grandparents(respected Tribal Elders) Local Indiancommunity Board of Directors. Personaldonations.

Funding: Heifer Project International ($11,000 grant forlivestock development)

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