Family & Social Services

Competed applications must be submitted within the first 6 weeks from the semester start date.

• Must be an enrolled Delaware Nation Citizen
• Must complete a Higher Education application along with required supportive documentation
• Must submit a copy of Delaware Nation Enrollment card
• Must submit a letter of intent (this letter must be written by the applicant)
• Must submit a letter of admission from the college
• Must submit a copy of class schedule
• Must submit a college/High School transcript
• Must submit a copy of student aid report (SAR)
• Must complete a financial need analysis (this form is in the application packet and it is to be completed by the financial aid office of the college they will attend)

• $1,000.00

• Must be an enrolled Delaware Nation Citizen
• Must submit a Higher Education application before CFA application is considered
• Must submit an application each semester funds are needed.
• Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours and maintain a 2.5 GPA per semester

 The High School & College Graduation Assistance Program will be available to High School & College Senior’s to help with the following options ONLY:

1. Senior Pictures up to $275
2. Graduation Announcements up to $125
3. Cap & Gown up to $100 

• Must be enrolled with the Delaware Nation
• High School & College Senior must have at least a 2.5 overall GPA
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 days before graduation date.
• Applications will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility. Application approvals will be done in writing by the Delaware Nation Education Office.
• All checks will be made payable and mailed to the vendor.
• NO REIMBURSEMENTS will be made for purchases made prior to this application.

• • Complete application with supportive documents.
  • Copy of CDIB card
  • Invoices MUST be submitted with application.
  • Copy of high school transcript and current report card. Must reflect attendance.
  • Invoices for senior pictures, graduation announcements and cap & gown must be submitted with complete application.
  • A typed essay stating:
    • The name of applicant and what school student attends
    • Age of student
    • List type of extracurricular activities the student is involved in such as:
      • Athletics
      • Culture, Academic and/or Art clubs
      • Volunteer work or Community Service
      • Internships
      • Employment
    • The future plans the applicant has after graduation.

 The program offers a completion incentive to enrolled Delaware Nation citizens for completing High School or College. 

• High School $250
• College $500

Requirements:

• Must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen
• Must have graduated within the current Fiscal year of the program operation (October 1^st– September 30^th)

  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • • Submit a completed application
    • Submit a copy of high school or college diploma

 The Secondary School Incentive program is for enrolled Delaware Nation children in the 5th-12th grades that meet the program criteria. The Program is on a first come first serve basis as funds are available. 

• FALL SEMESTER: Fall grades submission deadline January 15^th

• SPRING SEMESTER: Spring grades submission deadline August 31^st 

• Must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen
• High School Students in 9^th – 12^th grades must maintain a 3.0 GPA or above and have no more than
• Students in 5^th – 8^th grades cannot receive a letter grade lower than a “C” and have no more than

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A copy of the student’s report card with semester grades only. Please do not submit a report card with quarterly (9 week) grades; the application will be placed on pending status until the correct information is received.
  • Applications can be mailed, faxed, emailed or brought to the Social Services office
• A brief essay stating (see page 3 of application)
  • Applicant’s name and grade
  • Applicant’s age
  • What their favorite subject/class was and why
  • How funds will be used (i.e., clothing, games, school annuals, class pictures etc.)

• Must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen
• Must submit an application with supportive documents
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA per semester
• Must submit grades at end of each semester
• Must notify Social Services immediately if withdrawal from any class is submitted to college

• Must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen
• Must complete an application and submit all supportive documentation
• Must submit letter of intent
• Must submit letter of admission as proof of enrollment
• Must submit tuition cost printout by the college financial office
• Students are required to notify the Social Services Department if and when courses are dropped. If student drops a course or does not complete a course and a refund is not issued from school, the student will be required to pay back all funds used before being eligible to participate in program again.

Delaware Nation Direct Employment Assistance Program provides a small stipend to enrolled Delaware Tribal citizens that have gained new employment. The job must be a full time position. This is a one-time only assistance per fiscal year. The stipend is for gas and lunch for work until first full paycheck is received.

Applicants with dependents will receive $25 per working day, applicants with no dependents will receive $20 per working day, with a max of 10 days.

Program funds will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Application and supportive documents be submitted before receiving first full paycheck.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen
• Complete this application and attach supportive documentation
• If uniforms and/or special tools are needed for the new position, this program can assist up to

$500. Checks are made to the vendor only. Tribal citizen must provide a letter from employer stating the requirement of uniform and/or special tools.

• Applicant must be:
  • A permanent full-time employee
  • Must have documentation of unemployment prior to being hired with current employer
    • A letter from your last employer’s Human Resource Department stating date of last day worked.
  • Must not have received 1st full paycheck from employer

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If you fail to secure the documents listed below your file will be placed on pending status.

• • Letter from new employer on their letterhead. The letter must state:
    • date of hire
    • number of working days per week
    • hourly rate for full time status
    • type of pay period (i.e., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.)
    • date of first paycheck received
    • Any uniform and/or special tools requirement
    • an attached job description on company letterhead
  • If you require special tools or uniforms you must submit an invoice from where you will purchase your items. Checks will ONLY be made to vendor.
  • W-9 Form must be filled out and turned in with this application

The Tribal Assistance Program is a general welfare assistance program. The application period begins October 1^st and ends September 30^th. This program operates on a first come first serve basis depending on availability of funds. Tribal citizens are eligible for this program once per fiscal year.

ASSISTANCE:

Tribal citizens must choose only one of the below listed options per fiscal year.

• Clothing $300 Applicants are required to submit receipts for the items purchased.
• Food $300

Unapproved grocery purchases include: makeup, jewelry, perfume, hair products, tobacco and alcohol products. Applicants are required to submit receipt for items purchased.

• Utility $300

Tribal citizen must be 18 years old or older to receive utility assistance and attach a utility bill in the tribal citizen’s name. Be aware when submitting cut off notices for utilities: it will take 7-10 business days before a check will be mailed to utility vendor. Delaware Nation is not responsible for disconnections, late fees or reconnect fees.

HEALTH:

• Glasses up to $400 for tribal citizens (0-59). Reimbursements are now allowable. A paid receipt/invoice must be attached to the application. Payment for glasses must occur in the current fiscal year.

• Please complete and sign the TAP application and submit all required documents.
• All applications must have a bill or invoice in the tribal citizen’s name if you are applying for UTILITIES.
• Minors (under 18) cannot apply for utilities.

• Receipts must be submitted for clothing and food assistance purchases in order to be eligible for the next fiscal year.

• Head of household or spouse must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen
• Household cannot have received LIHEAP thru DHS or any other funding source that receives LIHEAP
• Submit a completed LIHEAP application and supportive documentation
• Provide income verification for all household members over the age of 18
• Provide a copy of CDIB and social security cards for everyone in the household • Provide a copy of current utility bill in applicant’s name

RESPONSIBILITIES

• All supportive documentation must be submitted with an application to be considered for assistance.
• Failure to report total household income may result in being disqualified from the program for one year.

• Head of household or spouse must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen
• Household cannot have received LIHWAP thru DHS, another tribe or any other funding source that receives LIHWAP
• Submit a completed LIHWAP application and supportive documentation
• Provide income verification for all household members over the age of 18
• Provide a copy of enrollment card (any tribe, if applicable) and social security cards for everyone in the household
• Provide a copy of current water utility bill in applicant’s name

RESPONSIBILITIES

• All supportive documentation must be submitted with an application to be considered for assistance.
• Failure to report total household income may result in being disqualified from the program for one year.

• Completed application
• Enrollment cards (for any tribe, if applicable) for all household members
• Copy of Social security cards for ALL household members
• Proof of Income (last 30 days) for ALL household members over the age of 18
• Copy of water utility bill in the tribal citizen’s name

Elders have a choice of:

1. Turkeys and blankets on Thanksgiving or
2. Hams on Christmas or
3. Fans during the summer.

The CSBG gives these items on a first come first serve basis.

The youth activity is held usually the 1st or 2nd week in August during the American Indian Exposition in Anadarko, Oklahoma.  The American Indian Exposition is a six day event that is held (Monday-Saturday).   The Delaware Nation CSBG program purchases fair bracelets for enrolled Delaware children ages 3-12 years old that attend the American Indian Exposition carnival.  The bracelets are given on a first come first serve basis.

• See description of service requested.

• Child(ren) must be enrolled, eligible to be enrolled, or whose parent is enrolled with a federally recognized tribe
• Parent(s) must be working, attending college or vocational training
• Child(ren) must be ages 0-12
• Complete a Child Care application with supportive documentation
• Must provide proof of employment or class schedule of school attending
• The parent(s) must select the child care provider. The child care provider must be licensed by the state of Oklahoma and be approved or eligible to be approved by Delaware Nation

• The parent(s) is responsible for completing and submitting an annual application to this office
• Abide by the day and hours as specified in the day care plan for my child(ren)
• To sign child(ren) attendance record every month
• To never sign a blank attendance record
• To make my co-payments on time to the child care provider
• To make any payments to the care provider for days/hours over the agreed care plan
• Parent/guardian MUST notify the Delaware Nation Child Care Coordinator of:
  • Change of facility or care provider
  • If child care services are no longer needed
  • Reasons for child not attending day care
  • Change of family income
  • Change in family size
  • Change of address and phone number

If you fail to secure the documents listed below your file will be placed on pending status

• Copy of CDIB’s and/or pending enrollment letter for each child and parent/guardian
• Copy of the past month’s income to include paystubs, child support, alimony, or any other source of income
• Copy of school and/or training schedule for parent/guardian
• Updated immunization records for each applicant
• Letter from DHS stating not receiving state child care assistance
• Copy of day care provider license

• Assists to prevent the breakup of Delaware Nation enrolled children and families at risk
• Assists tribal families to find resources to retain children in the home
• Monitors state courts in child custody proceedings involving Delaware Nation enrolled children
• Assist parents to carry out court ordered obligations and treatment plans
• Provides counseling for foster children in Delaware tribal custody
• Provides counseling services to abusive and neglectful parents

• Provide protective and preventive services, which will assist family members in achieving identified goals and outcomes from their court ordered treatment plans

• Protect the rights of Delaware Nation children and families who fall under the purview of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
• To assist families those are involved through Indian Child Welfare and or Department of Human Services
  

The Delaware Nation College Prep Assistance Program is pleased to offer enrolled Delaware Nation tribal citizens in grades 10^th-12th an opportunity to receive assistance with the cost of ACT/SAT Test Prep. Students may receive up to $100 assistance towards the cost of classes (including online courses). All payments will be made directly to the test prep vendor. Cost cannot be reimbursed.

• Must be an enrolled Delaware Nation citizen from 10th-12th grade in High School
• Must choose either ACT or SAT (not both, this is a one-time only program per student)
• Must participate in an accredited online test prep course or class offered at an educational institute

  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  If you fail to secure the documents listed below your application will be placed on pending status.

• Letter of intent by applicant

• High School transcript

• Delaware Nation enrollment card

• Invoice for prep course (any charges exceeding $100 will be the responsibility of the tribal citizen)

• The student/parent is responsible for completing and submitting the application and supportive documents to this office.
• The student is responsible for scheduling and completing ACT/SAT prep courses and testing.
• Please allow 10-14 days for processing. Once a check is received it will be mailed to the vendor with a copy of the submitted invoice. The tribal citizen can request the check be mailed directly to them if payment in hand is required at the time of services.

The Dental Assistance Program is a General Welfare Assistance program for Delaware Nation enrolled citizens (age 0-59) who need assistance with any dental services not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance or Indian Health Services. This program will be available to tribal citizens one-time per fiscal year up to $1,000.

This program WILL NOT pay for medical bills or past due balances.

All dental procedures must be performed by a licensed dental practice and within the fiscal year you are applying for.

• The following documents must be submitted with this application. If you fail to submit these documents, your application will be placed on pending status.

  ✓ Copy of Delaware Nation enrollment card

  ✓ Invoice or paid statement/receipt (for reimbursement) from dental office indicating procedure(s) performed and pricing to include any insurance payments and adjustments

The Prescription Assistance Program is a General Welfare Assistance program for Delaware Nation enrolled citizens (age 0-59) who need assistance with purchasing prescribed medications and durable medical equipment (including copays) that are not covered by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance or Indian Health Services. This program will be available to tribal citizens one-time per fiscal year up to $500.

This program WILL NOT pay for medical bills or cover cost associated with medicinal/recreational marijuana.

All prescription medications or durable medical equipment must be prescribed by a licensed physician.

• The following documents must be submitted with this application. If you fail to submit these documents, your application will be placed on pending status.

  ✓ Copy of Delaware Nation enrollment card

  ✓ Invoice or paid statement/receipt (for reimbursement) from pharmacy or medical supply store indicating out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications or prescribed durable medical equipment only