Social Services
Supporting the Well-Being of our Tribal Community
Our goal is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable Tribal members, children, and families, while encouraging personal responsibility and fostering independence.
Tribally Approved Foster Homes for our Native Families
Susanville Indian Rancheria TAH Program
Honoring the Integrity of Our Native Families
The Susanville Indian Rancheria (SIR) Tribally Approved Foster Home (TAH) provides foster care approval for Native Families on and around the SIR service area. Our TAH program offers extended family members or other Native Families to care for children who need to be placed out of the home.
The SIR places emphasis in honoring the integrity of Native families. To support this philosophy, the SIR will work with Lassen County Social Services and provide support efforts in providing services for families to prevent out of home placement and to establish family reunification.
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General Welfare Benefit Program
Under the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act, general welfare benefits provided under a qualifying Indian Tribal government program may be excluded from taxable income.
Disbursement of General Welfare Benefits
General welfare benefits are distributed according to the conditions set forth in Section Four of the General Welfare Benefit Program Guidelines and subject to the availability of funds. The Tribal Business Council may authorize payments of up to $500 per month to non-Elder members and up to $1,000 per month to Elder members upon demonstrating need. These payments may be used by members, spouses and dependents to help offset the cost for one or more of the following purposes: housing, education, or participation in cultural and religious programs, or caregiving.
For more information on eligibility, covered expenses, restrictions, and further details, see the complete General Welfare Benefit Program Guidelines.
SIR Red Road to Wellbriety Group
12 Steps of the Medicine Wheel
SIR Social Services organizes the recovery support group called the “SIR Red Road to Wellbriety Group” to allow those recovering from addiction to gather and heal together.
Gatherings are nondenominational, Indigenous Spiritualism-based and judgement free.
Meetings are every Tuesday – Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm and every Monday from 12:00-1:00pm at the Social Services Office.
For more details, contact the SIR Social Services Department.
SIR Social Services Programs & Available Assistance
The Tribal Nutrition Assistance Program (TNAP)
The Tribal Nutrition Assistance Program (TNAP) provides eligible Tribal Members with up to $500 in reimbursements for fishing and hunting licenses, gear, and clothing. Since the program is funded through the California Department of Social Services, only California-issued licenses and tags qualify for reimbursement. Please note that firearms, ammunition, and knives are not eligible for reimbursement.
LIHEAP Assistance (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
LIHEAP Assistance (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is available for members living within Lassen County who meet NCIDC income guidelines to assist with energy costs.
Organizational Sponsorship
Organizational Sponsorship is available to any organization in the community to assist with the cost of community events or local sports teams.
Tribal Member Donation
Tribal Member Donation is available for emergency medical costs, emergency travel, necessary household repair need, Lassen County Elder Energy Donation Need, and Natural Catastrophic Events.
Tribal Member Assistance
Tribal Member Assistance is available for financial assistance pertaining to medical, Dental and Optical need, as well as medical safety need.
Acorns to Oak Trees
Acorns to Oak Trees is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving Native families and tribal communities with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
GET MORE INFOCommunity Dinners
Locations may vary and are held every quarter. Community Guests will be invited to speak. Open to All Tribal Members, employees and their families.
Burial Assistance
Burial Assistance is available to assist with the cost incurred for funeral services, burial costs, and headstone or grave markers.
Applications and complete ordinance and program descriptions can be found on the Tribal Documents page:
TRIBAL DOCUMENTS
Address
Social Services/ICWA Department
745 Joaquin Street
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone
Phone: (530) 257-2688