Spirit Lake Tribal Social Services
7184 Hwy 57
PO Box 39
Fort Totten ND 58335
Phone 701-766-4404
Fax 701-766-4722

Vision:
Strengthening Spirit Lake children, families and community through Dakota values.
Mission: We will partner to deliver culturally responsive family services and supports.

December 2017 Newsletter

Coming Events:

STAFF:

Guiding Principles:
The safety of children is paramount.

• We will acknowledge families as relatives.

• We will measure and evaluate our work to ensure quality services.

• We will strive to provide consistency through well trained and well supervised staff.

• We will treat families fairly, ethically and as equal partners.

• We will practice in an ethical manner that reflects Dakota values and best practice.

• We recognize and promote safety, permanence and well-being of children.

• We will engage families and our colleagues in a strength based and respectful manner.

• We will work collaboratively, transparently, and professionally with our stakeholders.

• We recognize families are unique.

• We will promote a learning environment inside and outside of the Spirit Lake child welfare system of care.

• We will be proactive in our efforts to provide prevention and early intervention.

• We will promote individual family self-determination.

• We have a shared responsibility for the children in our community. “It takes a village to raise a child.”

• We will continue to sustain and strengthen effective communication, coordination and collaboration with all partners.

• We will solicit, encourage and respect family’s voice and choice throughout the tribal child welfare system of care.

• We will invite and encourage community participation and input.

• We will accept and address constructive criticism; encourage positive solutions and idea; and celebrate successes.

• We will demonstrate accountability to our families.

• We will uphold current law and advocate for law that better protects our children, families and community.

• We will continuously seek out and leverage our resources.

Services Provided by IV-E Foster Care:

• Site visits of IV-E foster children

• Placement foster children

• Arrange necessary services

• Engagement of parents

• One on one children interaction care & parents

• Make referrals for other resources as needed

• Assist or arrange in transportation to and from appoints for children in placement

• Facilitate quarterly Child Family Team Meetings

• Develop affidavits for court intervention

• Participate in IEP meetings for IV-E children

• Support foster parents in placement of IV-E children

Foster Home Recruitment, Licensing, and Support

• Locate families interested in Foster Care

• Conduct home studies

• Assist families in meeting all standards

• Present findings to Director for his recommendations

• Assist and arrange for training

FOSTER HOME REFERRAL FORM

PERSONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK FORM

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK FORM