Tribal Engagement (Toolkit)
Define Tribal Engagement
The tribal engagement process is a process by which a Title IV-E agency engages tribal representatives from local regions, private and public agencies, who collaboratively, plan, provide, and continually improve family needs services to ensure the cultural relevance of services directed towards Indian, with consideration of tribal sovereignty.
Tribal representatives from local regions include individuals from the tribal social service providers, Indian health providers, and designated members of tribal leadership.
Tribal sovereignty refers to the unique political status of federally recognized Indian tribes; they exercise certain jurisdiction and governmental powers over activities and members within its territory.
Is tribal engagement a required component of the Comprehensive Prevention Plan?
Yes. Per ACL 22-23 (March 10, 2022), page 9, community and tribal engagement is a required component of the Comprehensive Prevention Plan (CPP) WIC § 224 . This includes documentation of the action steps taken to ensure that the workforce is trained on how the tribal pathway intersects with community based and child welfare pathways.
Resources
Recommended Programs for Consideration for Implementation
This link provides a PDF document with names and service descriptions.
CDSS Office of Tribal Affairs
Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC)
This link provides access to the CDSS Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) web page.
Tribal Consultation Policy
This is a link to the California Government Operations Agency Tribal Consultation Policy.
The Indian Country Child Trauma Center (ICCTC) Web Site
This resource offers specialized training to professionals working with native populations.
Home - California Rural Indian Health Board (crihb.org)
This resource offers training on prevention and technical assistance in the Indian health field in California.
Friendship House
This resource provides information about youth programs that provide community centered and culturally relevant afterschool and summer programs centered around American Indian children.
California Reducing Disparities Project
This resource explains the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP), which focuses on solutions for historically underserved populations.
Agency Overview | About IHS
This is a link to the Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Guiding Questions
- What action steps will be taken to ensure Tribes are involved in consultation after an Indian child is identified as a candidate for prevention services?
- What action steps will be taken to ensure Tribes are involved in determining which culturally responsive prevention services will be included in the comprehensive prevention plan
- What action steps will be taken to allocate funding appropriately to ensure culturally relevant services can be delivered?