Temporary Assistance to Foster Care/Enrollment Applicants

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William Veliz

Executive Director Tribal Services

Address

3009 E. Portland Avenue

Tacoma, WA 98404

Contact Numbers

(253) 573-7952

(253) 573-7996 Fax

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mission Statement

The intent of the Temporary Assistance to Foster Care and Enrollment Applicants (on behalf of children involved with Child Protection Services) is to provide monetary assistance when 1) a Court Appointed guardian of a Tribal Member child is awaiting approval of a Foster Care License and is not receiving Foster Care Payments; and/or 2) Children involved with Child Protective Services are pending the approval of enrollment in the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

Temporary Assistance Provided

For Foster Care Licensing:

  • Assistance will be granted until a Foster Care License is issued from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Children Services or the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing;
  • Monthly assistance is $442;
  • Assistance will be granted up to 6 months.

For Enrollment Applicants:

  • Assistance will be discontinued at the time enrollment is established;
  • Monthly assistance is $442 per child;
  • Assistance will be granted for a maximum of 6 months.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be:

  • Must be seeking enrollment of child(ren) into the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Children must be awards of the Puyallup Tribal Court and/or wards of the State Court System, if applicable;
  • Must be applying for Foster Care Licensing for Tribal member child(ren), if applicable;
  • Must not be receiving per capita payments for child(ren) in which you are applying for assistance.

Applications, Policies and Procedures

Applications and completed Puyallup Tribe Temporary Assistance to Foster Care and Enrollment Applicant Policies and Procedures Manual can be obtained at the above address.