Crisis Assistance

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Department Contact:

Talea Lopez

Coordinator

Phone Number:

(253) 573-7989

FAX

(253) 573-7975

Mailing Address:

3009 E. Portland Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98404

The Crisis Assistance Program (CAP) is a service oriented program which provides monetary assistance to Puyallup tribal families in crisis only after all other available resources have been exhausted. Every effort will be made to access services both outside and within the Puyallup Tribe to stabilize Puyallup tribal families who are in a crisis. Only when all other avenues have been exhausted will the CAP staff consider monetary relief for the family. The CAP staff will arrange and facilitate services provided by other programs to ensure comprehensive case management for the success of the families and the program. 

Procedure

Eligible Puyallup Tribal members can apply for CAP services by completing and filing an application with the CAP Staff. Upon submitting the application the CAP staff will provide a list of supporting documents needed to process the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. When the CAP staff has received the application and all the information required we must verify with the vendors, utility company, landlord etc, of amount due with dates past due. The CAP staff will determine if any resources are available to applicant and make proper referrals. If the CAP staff has determined that all resources have been exhausted and an applicant has complied with all referrals a decision will be made for an approval or denial. Application approvals can be pending for up to two weeks.

Eligibility

This program is for enrolled Puyallup Tribal members and/or Guardians or Parents of enrolled Puyallup minors with Legal Custody. (Documents will be required.)

Applicant has not been utilized in the last 12 month period. Only one Puyallup Tribal member per household may utilize the program.