1. 2012 Summer Institute in American
Indian Child Welfare
“HELPING OUR FAMILIES,
HEALING OUR COMMUNITIES”
• Presenter: Ryan L. Champagne
• Director of Family Services
• “Keeping Families Together in a
Safe Way while Promoting Self
Sufficiency”
3. Mille Lacs Band Family Services
Status as of April 2010.
1. In 2010 there was 188 children in out of
home placement.
2. There was a projected shortfall of
255,000 dollars in billable service.
3. Termination of Parental Rights were still
occurring.
4. High percentage of children were in
Residential Treatment Centers.
4. Mille Lacs Band Family Services
Status as of April 2010.
1. On average families were being seen less
than 2x’s a month.
2. Plan of Cares were on average being
updated on a yearly basis.
3. Children were not finding Permanency
Options.
4. There was no Safety or Crisis Plans.
20. 1,2,3 of WRAPAROUND
• Face to Face Weekly
• Meet the Families
Immediate Needs
• Crisis Safety Plan
• Plan of Care
• Care Coordination
• Child & Family Teams
21. Child & Family Teams
• Formal Supports
• Informal Supports
• Community Resources
22. Direct Services
• Parent Assistant
• Crisis Stabilizer
• Mentor
• Job Coach
• Independent Life
Skills Coach
• Tutor
• Transporter
• Benefits Assistant
• Cultural Advisor
