The event took place at Cultural Services in Ada.
Youth Heritage Day held at the Tishomingo Wildlife Refuge east of Tishomingo Oklahoma. Johnson O'Malley students learned about their heritage and had a day of fun.
The Ada Halloween Celebration Trick or Treat event held in the old Gym on the Headquarters Campus.
About:
This program focuses on crisis prevention and reunification services for Native American families. Required form is available at the above address. The program is a needs based program and
strongly emphasizes home visits by a home visitation worker.
The Family Preservation Program, offered by the department of family advocacy, is designed to promote family strength and stability, enhance parental functioning and protect the children of families living within the Chickasaw Nation service area. The program focuses on prevention, early intervention and working with Indian families as partners, to identify and utilize family strengths to assist them in meeting their needs. Limited financial assistance for crisis situations that arise as to rent, rent deposits and utilities is available for families who qualify, on a case-by-case basis, through the program for crisis situations. Assistance is provided with the goal of preserving and strengthening the family and preventing abuse or neglect.
CARE (Children-A Rewarding Experience) Parenting Education classes are also offered to individuals who directly impact the lives of Native American children, at no cost. The classes focus on building parenting skills through education as a means to strengthen the family unit.
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Eligibility:
An intake form and a service agreement form are required as part of the application process for family preservation services.
For further information about the Chickasaw Nation Family Preservation Program, please call, email , or write using the contact information above.
