Tribal Offices
Family Services
Overview
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Childcare and Development
Indian Child Welfare Act
Title VI Elder Nutrition
Childcare and Development
The Child Care and Development Program is a program funded by the Office of Child Care to provide funds for Native American Children to attend quality childcare programs. The program also allows for relative care providers. Relatives are defined by the Office of Childcare as: Grandmother, Grandfather, great grandmother, great grandfather, aunt, uncle, or an older sibling living in a separate residence. The program is income based and available for children, ages 0-12 years, of Federally Recognized Tribal Citizens. Parents must make no more than 85% of the median income of the state of Virginia. For example, the income for a family of four can be no more than $85,000. The income limit is adjusted for family size. The child’s primary residence must be in one of the following counties: Charles City, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, James City, or New Kent. For more information, contact Susann Brown, Childcare and Development Program Director.
Notice of Public Hearing
The Chickahominy Indian Tribe will host a public hearing on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chickahominy Tribal Center, 8200 Lott Cary Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140. The purpose of this hearing is to provide information regarding the Tribe’s Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) grant program. The Chickahominy Indian Tribe Child Care and Development Program is a program funded by the Office of Child Care to provide funds for Native American children of federally recognized tribes to attend quality childcare programs. The program is income based and available to children, ages 0-12 years of federally recognized tribal citizens. Parents must make no more than 85% of the median income of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The child’s primary residence must be in one of the following counties: Charles City, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, James City, King William, Prince George, or New Kent. For more information, contact Susann Brown, Child Care and Development Program Director, at (804) 661-0994.
Related Links
- VDH Birth Certificate Application
- Virginia CommonHelp
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Immunization Schedule Resources
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Early Learning & Knowledge Center
- Child Care Aware Richmond, VA
- Infant and Toddler Connection
- Rural Infant Services Program
- Commonwealth Catholic Charities
- Child Savers, Richmond, Virginia
- Charles City Public Schools
- New Kent County Schools
- Chesterfield Public Schools
- Hanover County Public Schools
- Henrico County Public Schools
- James City County Public Schools
- Consumer Education – Choosing Quality Childcare
- Charles City Department of Social Services
- New Kent County Department of Social Services
- Chesterfield County Department of Social Services
- Hanover County Department of Social Services
- Henrico County Department of Social Services
- James City County Department of Social Services
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Changing Diapers Safely
- Safe Kids
- 2-1-1 Virginia Community Resource Guide 1
- 2-1-1 Virginia Community Resource Guide 2
- 2-1-1 Virginia Community Resource Guide 3
- Back to School Tips
Indian Child Welfare Act
ICWA” stands for the Indian Child Welfare Act, which is a Federal law passed in 1978. ICWA in response to the alarmingly high number of Indian children being removed from their homes by both public and private agencies. The purpose of ICWA is “…to protect the best interest of Indian Children and to promote the stability and security of Indian tribes and families”. It is preferred that Indian children be placed in homes which will reflect the unique values of Indian culture. ICWA provides guidance to States regarding the handling of child abuse and neglect and adoption cases involving Native children
Title IV Elder Nutrition
The purpose of Title VI Parts A/B of the Older Americans Act (OAA) is to promote the delivery of nutrition and supportive services to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians that are comparable to services provided under Title III of the OAA. The goal of these programs is to support the independence and well-being of tribal elders and caregivers living in their communities with nutrition.
