Program Profiles - Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of ...
Program Profiles - Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of ...
Program Profiles - Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of ...
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Client ServicesElderly Caregiver Support<strong>Program</strong> PurposeTo increase the level <strong>of</strong> access to caregiver support servicesfor the Native elderly within <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s service area(communities listed below).<strong>Program</strong> DescriptionThe Elderly Caregiver Support <strong>Program</strong> provides referrals tohome care service providers and access to social work servicesfor Native elderly. Other services include:• Assessing the current status <strong>of</strong> caregiver support;• Maintaining an inventory <strong>of</strong> resources currently available toprovide respite care and training to Native elderly caregivers;• Hosting an annual caregivers workshop in Juneau; and• Holding monthly <strong>Tlingit</strong> & <strong>Haida</strong> Elderly Caregiver <strong>Council</strong>meetings the second Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month in Juneau.Communities ServedDouglas, Haines, Hydaburg, Juneau and Saxman.Eligibility Requirements• Must be tribally enrolled or demonstrate pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> eligibility fortribal enrollment or Certifi cate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indian</strong> Blood (CIB) from theBureau <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indian</strong> Affairs.• Serve all <strong>Tlingit</strong> & <strong>Haida</strong> enrolled Tribal citizens age 60 orolder.Funding AgencyU.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Health and Human Services, Administrationon AgingContactTribal Family & Youth Services | Elderly Caregiver SupportToll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext.7169Local: 907.463.7169 | Fax: 907.463.734313 <strong>Tlingit</strong> <strong>Haida</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Council</strong>
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