Social Services

Updated 01/03/2022

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Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
Social Service Mission Statement

MISSION AND GUIDING VALUES

KTIK’s Tribal Social Services’ mission is to provide quality services in a respectful and culturally responsive manner that promotes individual, family, and community wellness and stability by supporting strengths, honoring our traditions, fostering positive changes, and sharing the tools needed to embrace our values, strengthen our families, keep our children safe, and promote the health and well-being of the Kickapoo people.
 

Social Service Programs​
FOSTER PARENTS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR TRIBAL CHILDREN

KICKAPOO SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS THE FOLLOWING: EMERGENCY PLACEMENT, SHORT TERM PLACEMENTS, AND LONG TERM PLACEMENTS.

Some requirements for Foster Parents include:

• Must be an enrolled member of Federally Recognized Native American Tribe

• Complete Application

• Must pass a thorough Background check

• CPR/First Aid Certified. If not must able to obtain certification

• Must get a physical with a TB test

• Must pass home inspection

A Foster Home License can obtained two ways:

1. If you live within the boundaries of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Reservation you must go through Kickapoo Social Services.

2. If you live outside the boundaries of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Reservation you will be required to obtain a Foster Home License through Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) 

Interested parties can contact Kickapoo Social Services Director or Administrative Assistant at (785) 486-2662 extensions 237 or 235. Email kss12009@yahoo.com If no answer, please leave a message. At times workers may be out of the office.

 

To Report the Following ABUSE call the following numbers:

(Calls are anonymous)

Kickapoo Social Services: (785) 486-2131 x 237
School Violence Hotline: 1-877-626-8203 (This includes by students and staff, bullying, etc.)

Iowa Peace Program - 785-595-3261
Strong Hearts Native Helpline - 1-844-762-8483
Prairie Band Victims Services - 24/7 1-866-966-0173
Sac and Fox Domestic Violence Program - 785-742-4710





 

Click below for links to more information:

Click Here for the Social Service Spring 2011 Newsletter

Adult Protective Services Brochure
C.A.N. Brochure
Domestic Violence Cycle
Effects of Domestic Violence on Children