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Tribal Family Services
Tribal Family Services
Tribal Family Services encompasses tribal members from all stages of life. We provide programs to encourage healthy living and cultural connection.
Event Flyers
Elder Services
Jackie Ladd, Elder Services Coordinator, (907) 424-2230
elders@eyak-nsn.gov
The Elder Service Program assists and coordinates services and activities for Alaska Native and American Indian Elders (55 and older). These services provide a healthy lifestyle and encourage our elders and youth to interact and share our traditions, culture, and crafts across multiple generations.
Services
Collaborates with CCMC senior food and monthly gatherings.
Transportation for errands, grocery shopping, post office and events
Provides limited homemaker and chore services.
Support and resources for elderly caregiving.
Weekly medication in med sets for homebound elders.
Health and wellness information provided monthly; as well as, home visits, phone calls and periodic well-being checkups.
A food cache for elders of traditional foods is distributed when available.
This is provided on an as needed basis for local and out of town medical appointments.
Activities
- Weekly Elder Sewing Circle each Tuesday at the Ilanka Cultural Center
- Monthly Elder Mug-ups, visit with friends and enjoy nutritional foods
- Elder/Youth summer activities to promote preservation of local traditions, knowledge, subsistence living, and cultural practices
- Sobriety Celebration Elder Hospitality room
- Attending the Elder/Youth Conference and AFN
- Collaboration with DENR Department for king salmon subsistence and educational opportunities for elder involvement with fishwheel activities
- Thanksgiving turkey baskets & pie social
- Christmas gift cards
ICWA
Sarah Trumblee, ICWA Coordinator, (907) 424-2227
icwa@eyak-nsn.gov
The Indian Child Welfare Act was created in 1978 to help protect the connection of Native Children in State custody to their culture and to their tribe. The Tribal Council appoints the ICWA Coordinator as the legal representative for the tribe in ICWA cases. The Tribal Council decides all actions in ICWA cases. ICWA does not apply to child custody cases.
What ICWA Can Do
- Conduct inquiries for OCS, DHS agencies for connection to the Tribe.
- Intervene in Child In Need of Aid (CINA) cases.
- Assist with OCS investigations.
- Provide legal representation and attend all court hearings.
- Assist all legal parties for the best interest of the child.
- Help with resources.
- Conduct diligent family searches.
- Conduct on-going placement searches.
- Provide resources for foster parents.
What ICWA Cannot Do
- Does not apply to child custody cases.
- Does not take children out of parent’s custody.
Family Program Services
Jessica Weaver, Family Program Coordinator, (907) 424-2246
nvefamilies@eyak-nsn.gov
Family Program Services plans and holds youth and community events in order to support tribal youth and families, promote Eyak culture and provide fun activities for all families.
Services
Support and resources for families through monthly activities and quarterly events.
Certified car seat technician available for the community for proper car seat installation as needed. Car seat check-up events are held two times each year.
Outreach to all families through various family program activities and monthly community wellness events. See Family Program Activities section on the right.
Offers traditional and cultural education and awareness, coordinates the Miqwanwasaq day camp in the summers, coordinates Peksulineq Culture week in Tatitlek applications, coordinates Nuuciq Spirit Camp yearly through Chugach Alaska Corporation, and helps facilitate the elementary school cultural week.
Manages the Tribal Youth Council that is designed for tribal members grades 7-12 to provide a collective voice and representation.
NVE offers eight $100 activity scholarships each year for tribal youth who have not yet graduated from high school.
Collaboration with Ilanka Cultural Center and local agencies in order to coordinate family activities.
Activities
- Moms, Pops and Tots for children 0-4 held on Mondays from 10:00am to noon following the school year calendar.
- Backpack Bash provides school supplies to all school-aged tribal members yearly.
- Builder Buddies for K-8th Grade tribal members and their male parent or care-giver for monthly STEM projects.
- Monthly community wellness events. Topics will be determined each month.
- After School Club offering cultural activities after school.
- Car Seat Check-up Events twice yearly.
- Tribal Youth Council meetings.
TFS Prevention/Activity/Events Coordinator
Heather Thorne, (907) 424-7738
heather.thorne@eyak-nsn.gov
This position is responsible for prevention activities, the FDPIR food program. BIA General Assistance, and assisting with the caregivers program.
Family Violence Prevention
Outreach
Virtual prevention of child, elder and domestic violence abuse.
Coordination of Resources
Collaboration with agencies within the community and with outside agencies.
Activities
- Outreach and education to the community.
- Participation in the annual health fair and Sobriety Celebration.
- Monthly awareness activities.
Food Programs:
TEFAP (Food Bank of AK) & FDPIR
Vivian Lian, (907) 424-COOK (2665)
food@eyak-nsn.gov
TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and FDPIR (Federal Distribution Program on an Indian Reservation) provides food to low-income families on a monthly basis. Cordova residents may apply for both programs.
Important Information
Household Eligibility
A household application for FDPIR is available in a few select Alaska tribal communities. Households can apply and be deemed income eligible on the same day they contact a tribal agency that administers the FDPIR program. To view a current list of active federally recognized tribes administering the FDPIR program in Alaska visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/fdpir/
Dual Participation
Household members are NOT permitted to participate in both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and FDPIR at the same time.
How to Apply
Schedule an appointment with Vivian Lian, Food Assistance Program Manager, by emailing food@eyak-nsn.gov or by calling 907-424-COOK (2665).
What Foods Does the Program Offer?
Each month, income eligible households receive a food package to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet.
Participants may select from over 70 products including, but not limited to:
- Fresh Produce (FDPIR)
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned meats, poultry, and fish
- Canned soups and spaghetti sauce
- Macaroni and cheese; pastas; cereals; rice; and other grains
- Cheese; egg mix; and nonfat dry (TEFAP), boxed and evaporated milk (FDPIR)
- Flour; cornmeal; bakery mix; and reduced sodium crackers (FDPIR)
- Low-fat refried beans; dried beans; and dehydrated potatoes
- Juices and dried fruit
Forms & Flyers
TFS Victim Advocacy and Response Coordinator
907-424-7738
This position is responsible for the Native Village of Eyak’s domestic violence and sexual assault and children’s advocacy center programs.
Coordinator
Provide services to Alaska Native and American Indian victims of domestic violence. Collaborate with local resources and outside agencies. Provide support, resources, and advocacy for clients.
Provide services to all children in the community who have experienced abuse, neglect or maltreatment.
Provide forensic interviews and exams to community members who are victims of sexual assault over the age of 16 through a collaboration between Law Enforcement, Advocacy and Medical.
Contact person for three day emergency shelter for domestic violence or sexual assault victims.
Coordinator Activities
- Participates in community wide activities such as the Health Fair and NVE hosted events.
- Collaboration with TFS departments and city agencies
Location,
Hours & Contact
PO Box 1388
110 Nicholoff Way
Cordova, Alaska 99574
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(907) 424-2238
heather.thorne@eyak-nsn.gov
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I report child abuse?To report child abuse, call 1-800-478-4444 or email
ReportChildAbuse@alaska.gov.
How do I report vulnerable adult abuse?
Contact Adult Protective Services at 1-800-478-9996 or complete the State of Alaska’s Report of Harm form.
How do I become a member of the NVE Elders Facebook group?
Contact the Elder Services Coordinator, Jackie Ladd, elders@eyak-nsn.gov
Still have questions?
Call or email Heather Thorne:
(907) 424-7738
heather.thorne@eyak-nsn.gov
