Passamaquoddy Tribal Social Services provides a variety of programs to the Community designed for the aid, care and protection of its members:\u00a0 children, adults, and elders- whether as an individual or family unit.<\/p>\n
General Assistance:<\/span><\/strong><\/span> \u00a0\u00a0This State program is designed to provide temporary Child Welfare:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Purpose of Program:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n The purpose of the Child Welfare Department is to ensure that children are in a OVERVIEW OF THE CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n The department is responsible for the investigation of all complaints of abuse\/neglect.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Passamaquoddy Tribal Social Services provides a variety of programs to the Community designed for the aid, care and protection of its members:\u00a0 children, adults, and elders- whether as an individual or family unit. General Assistance: \u00a0\u00a0This State program is designed to provide temporary financial assistance to all eligible community members residing on the Indian Township … Continue reading Social Services<\/span>
\nfinancial assistance to all eligible community members residing on the Indian
\nTownship Reservation.\u00a0 By aiding with the costs of basic needs such as food, electricity, heating and shelter, the GA program aims to promote personal growth, enhance family unity, and stabilize economic and social liabilities while reducing possible anxiety and depression that often accommodates those most in need.<\/p>\n
\nsafe and stable home environment, free from abuse and neglect by investigating
\nall complaints that come into the Department. The Department also has prevention
\nservices such as respite, child care, and summer camp sponsorships in the event
\na family is in need of these types of services. The department also utilizes
\noutside agencies to access services such as counseling, parenting classes,
\nsubstance abuse and housing by making referrals to agencies that can provide
\nthese types of services.<\/p>\n\n
\nReporters, (any individual; professional or para-professional, who has regular
\ncontact with or control over children or who is responsible for the delivery of
\nservices to children), are required to call, when they have a reasonable
\nsuspicion<\/a> that abuse or neglect may have or could occur in Indian Country.<\/li>\n