Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation: Community and Family Wellness Dept: Social Work Internship

Organization Description

Living in their ancient ancestral home of Genesis with the K'vsh-chu and Lhuk, the Tolowa Dee-ni' continue to pursue a livelihood. The Tolowa Dee-ni': support education, language, and health; continue ceremony and to procure food; acquire land and art; pursue economic development and social programs; and defend sovereignty to meet the terms set forth in their mission statement: Honoring Our Past; Serving Our Tribal Family; Protecting Our Culture and Independence; And Controlling Our Future.

Program Information

The Department of Community & Family Wellness Services was established in March 2006 by the Tribal Council. The primary purpose and function of the Department is to ensure the wellness of tribal citizens by providing social services with both Tribal funds and multiple grant awards. When providing services, the department staff is also continuously gathering data, evaluating data and services, and making recommendations regarding the needs of tribal citizens to the Tribal Council. The Department oversees several programs and has been awarded numerous grants.

Mission

The mission of Department of Community &Family Wellness Services is to encourage a healthy community by providing services that address the unique social, cultural, and economic needs of our Tribal Family with accountability, integrity, and respect.

Vision

Children and youth are healthy, ready for and succeeding in school in preparation for adulthood; families are safe, stable, economically self-sufficient, and nurturing; and safe communities that provide a high quality of life.

Goal

The Goal of the Department of Community & Family Wellness Services is to support our tribal citizens to be healthy individuals that sustain our sovereign future.

Health & Safety
Address 
12801 Mouth of Smith River
Smith River, CA 95567
United States
General Phone 
(707) 487-9255
Website:
http://www.tolowa-nsn.gov
Program(s) 
Social Work
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Tribal Entity)
Focus Population(s)
Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Education, Food & Housing Security, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems