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| Development of a State Tribal Work Group (State/Tribal) Washington State Tribes |
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Demographic
Information:
This
collaboration is the work of the Tribes in Washington State, the Washington
State government, and the ACF/DHHS Region X office.
Type of Programs:
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Head Start, Early Head Start, and
family/relative child care.
Effective Program Strategy:
A State/Tribal work group was developed that brings Tribes, State and federal
players together to get to know one another, share information and strategize.
The group was formed over three years ago with the goal of improving communication
and collaboration between the Tribes of Washington state, state government,
and the federal government. Reaching out to include all tribes has been the
key to the success of this effort. Meetings are held quarterly and include
key Washington State staff who are involved in child care policy issues and
who inform the group about upcoming available funds, training opportunities,
and trends in the field.
Resources:
The ACF Region X staff has been imperative in supporting this emerging
group. They have frequently supplied the meeting site and refreshments. Various
tribes have hosted meetings allowing the group to visit tribal programs. Typically,
the host Tribe will provide meeting space and a meal. Each individual Tribe
pays for the travel costs for their participant to attend these meetings.
Results:
The primary result is the inclusion of Tribes in policy-making groups
in the state. In addition, the increased information regarding funding opportunities
in the state is beneficial to Tribal participants. Advocacy for tribal services
to children and families that is culturally appropriate is always present.
Tribal sovereignty issues can be explored and understood more closely in a
group that routinely meets.
Lessons Learned:
Always
listen to the stories. In forming a group that includes tribal, state and
federal entities, allow relationships to be built. Non-confrontational sessions
are key to success.
Contact Information:
Jackie Haight, Early Childhood Program Director
Address:
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
31912 Little Boston Road, NE
Kingston, WA 98346
Phone: 360/297-2646
Fax: 360/297-4496
Email: jhaight@pgst.nsn.us
| NOTE: If you have information about an Effective Program Strategy in your Tribal community that you would like to share, please contact the Tribal Child Care Technical Assistance Center (TriTAC) at TriTAC2@aol.com |
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