Social Services
Haa yátx’i kax adélx’i
'Protectors of Our Children'
Social Services Department
ICWA
The Indian Child Welfare Act was enacted in 1978 in response to the overwhelming disparity amongst native families and children being removed. This law set forth provisions that were designed to preserve the native heritage and preserve connections to family and community.
FDPIR
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations is a USDA food program that serves as an alternate to the SNAP benefits offered through the State of Alaska. Each benefit is income-based and distributed monthly.
WELFARE ASSISTANCE
Welfare Assistance is divided into three categories: General Assistance, Burial Assistance and Emergency Assistance. Each service is provided to those residing in the OVK Service Area. All benefits are income-based and are issued via a voucher system.
SAIL
Southeast Alaska Independent Living is a regional service provided to our seniors and people with disabilities. The range of services include (but are not limited to) the following: handicap accessories (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.), home modifications, and peer support for seniors of Alaska. All services are income-based.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program
907-785-6471 Ext 127
Program Coordinator:
dv1@kake-nsn.gov
DV Advocate:
dv2@kak-nsn.gov
The Organized Village of Kake Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program began in 2011 when the Office on Violence Against Women approved our application for funding under the Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program. The award provides us the opportunity for recipients to develop and strengthen effective responses to violence against women.
It is important to know that the Organized Village of Kake Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program is able to provide assistance to tribal citizens and non-tribal citizens alike. Types of assistance available:
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Providing emergency shelter.
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Supporting client by going to medical visits, court hearings with them, upon client’s request.
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Providing emergency kits for clients that include hygiene items, clothing.
Please come and see us and hear other types of aid available, made possible through an Office on Violence Against Women Grant.
Transitional House/Domestic Violence Shelter
This project has begun and will be updated when stages are completed.
Transitional House Program Coordinator:
Wanda Friday
Phone: 907-518-1334
Email: ovc@kake-nsn.gov
