Mission: Children's Protective Services empowers parents, families, and community members through support, accountability and cultural teachings to give all children an optimal start in life with opportunities for a bright and positive future.

Services:

• Prevention and intervention services for families in need
• 24/7 emergency shelter at CPS Center
• Child abuse and neglect reporting
• Family reunification support
• Foster care placement coordination
• Child abuse prevention programs (April awareness month)

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
After Hours: Contact Warm Springs Police Department (541) 553-1171

How to Report Child Abuse/Neglect:

• During business hours: Call CPS at (541) 553-3209
• After hours/weekends: Call Warm Springs Police Dispatch at (541) 553-1171
• Provide: Child's full name and DOB, parent/guardian info, location, incident details
• Reporting party information is kept confidential

Eligibility: Families and children that are court ordered and involved with CPS.

About WIC: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides a nutritious food package, information on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other healthcare and community services.

Mission: The WIC Program works to protect the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under 5 years of age.

Eligibility Requirements (must meet all 4):

• Live in the State of Oregon
• Be a pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding woman OR an infant or child under 5 years
• Have household income less than 185% of poverty guidelines OR participate in Oregon Health Plan, TANF, SNAP, or FDPIR
• Have a nutrition need or risk factor (determined by WIC staff)

Location: Health and Wellness Center, 1270 Kot-num Rd.
Phone: (541) 553-2352
Email: warmspringswic@wstribes.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch)

Note: Appointments preferred, but walk-ins accepted when staff available.

About: The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is a federal program that provides USDA foods to low-income households, including the elderly, living on Indian reservations and to Native American families residing in designated areas near reservations.

Eligibility:

• Income eligibility based on federal household income standards (NET income from wages)
• Monthly payments counted (Per Capita and other monthly payments)
• Quarterly and bi-annual payments NOT counted
• Deductions: shelter/utility, dependent care, child support, medical expenses, home care meals

Categorical Eligibility: If all household members receive Public Assistance, General Assistance, or SSI.

Important: Cannot receive both food stamps and commodities (both operated under USDA).

Facebook: @WScommodities

About: Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills.

Eligibility:

• Low income tribal households residing on the Reservation
• Eligibility determined by family size and household income
• Warm Springs eligibility set at 150% of poverty guidelines
• Income guidelines vary each year based on state poverty guidelines

FAQs:

• Q: Can I get both wood and help with light bill?
  A: No, you can get one or the other but not both.
• Q: Can I get help from both Warm Springs and Madras?
  A: If you get assistance from Warm Springs, Madras will not assist you until the Warm Springs grant is gone.

About: The Disabilities Coordinator assists persons with disabilities in the Warm Springs community to ensure appropriate intervention and service coordination is provided.

Services We Assist With:

• SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
• SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
• Retirement Benefits
• Survivor/Widows Benefits
• Adult Disability Benefits
• Child Disability Benefits
• Senior and Disabled Resources
• Home Care Workers Information
• Medicare Information
• Social Security Appeals Assistance

Who We Serve:

• Any person with a disability
• Any person with a potential disability
• Any person with a disability that will affect them for 12 months or longer
• Children with disabilities

Note: Eligibility and services vary by client status and program requirements.

About: Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation is a program offered to improve employment outcomes of American Indians with disabilities by providing effective tribal vocational rehabilitation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Furnish written documentation of psychological or medical disability signed by a professional
• Have difficulties in obtaining, maintaining, or advancing in employment caused by the disability
• Be enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe
• Reside within the Warm Springs Indian Reservation or within a 65-mile radius of the reservation boundaries
• Reasonable expectation that vocational rehabilitation services will lead to employment

FAQ: Is alcohol and drug addiction a disability?
Answer: Yes, as long as it is diagnosed by a professional with the appropriate credentials.

Apply Online: Vocational Rehabilitation Application

About: This benefit is set up to assist eligible community members with a gas voucher to get to and from referred medical appointments.

Eligibility:

• Must be a member of a federally recognized tribe eligible for IHS services
• Must reside on the Warm Springs Reservation
• Must be referred by a medical provider of the Indian Health Services

Application Process:

• Submit verification of appointment with referral from IHS Medical Records Office
• Must submit 3 days prior to appointment (unless same-day appointment)
• NO vouchers issued after appointment occurs, for any reason
• Assistance provided for any IHS Medical Provider referral
• Priority system may be used depending on fund availability (determined by medical provider)
• Must provide documentation from Tribal CHR Program that you don't meet their transportation requirements
• All drivers must show proof of driver's license

Important: No reimbursements. All requests must be made prior to appointments for verification and processing.