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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Join Head Start! Siletz Tribal Head Start is looking for children who will be 3 or 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2001, to be part of the Head Start Program. We have classrooms in Portland, Salem, Springfield, and Siletz. The Salem Head Start also has a home-based program. If you know any 3- or 4-year-old children, please contact us for an application, questions, or more information at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 363 or ext. 264, or 541-444-8363 or 541-444-8264. USDA Distribution in August Siletz Monday, Aug. 6 Tuesday, Aug. 7 Wednesday, Aug. 8 Thursday, Aug. 9 9 9 9 9 Salem a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 Tuesday, Aug. 21 Wednesday, Aug. 22 4p.m.-7:30p.m. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. USDA would like to thank all the volunteers at our Salem and Siletz warehouses who help us every month. We really would like to thank our clients who pitch in to help throw a box or two when we get backed up. We really appreciate all of you. Siletz Tribal Head Start We offer a developmentally appropriate program with a Native American curriculum. We have highly qualified and professional staff. We offer programs to help children with language, social, emotional, and physical development. Parent skill-building activities, family health, and support services also are available. The best part is, our program is free! We are accepting applications for children who will be 3 or 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2001. Our program is mandated to serve certain groups of children before others. Preference is given to Native American children, children with disabilities, low income, and children who are 4 years old. For an application, contact Head Start at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 363 or ext. 264 or 541-444-8363, or 541-444-8264 or visit any of our classrooms in these four locations: Portland Head Start 7326 SE Flavel Portland, OR 97206 503-771-8867 Springfield/Eugene Head Start 2109 J St. Springfield, OR 97477 541-747-0161 Salem Head Start 3960 Chemawa Road NE Keizer, OR 97303 503-393-6942 Siletz Head Start 245 James Frank Ave. Siletz, OR 97380 541-444-8350 2001 Poverty Guidelines The Office of Management and Budget released the 2001 Federal Poverty Guidelines on the Feb. 16, 2001, Federal Register. These guidelines apply to 2001 recruitment for Oregon Head Start Pre-kindergarten Programs. Size of family unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Poverty guideline $8,590 11,610 14,630 17,650 20,760 23,690 26,710 29,730 Prnrlumatinn WHEREAS. The sift where the City and Counr, of Dew is situated has long been site where American Mian Tubes have gathered for ‘Heelings. reltgiO'u rtf»— acmes and celebrations: and WHEREAS, The National Association of Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations '•as established in 1989 io promote advocac' for policy and legislative change that will provide food and nutritional assistance to iow*;nronie Nati'e Americans participating 1» the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations and WHEREAS. The National Association of Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations is holding their l-P Annual Conference where upon arrival in the City and County of Denver, representatives from many of the American Indian Tribes and organizations Mill convene to promote these goals; and WHEREAS, The theme of this y ear's conference is "Focus on the Future", m M c A reflects 'he need to look at the issues that will face the American Indian People in the ■•ears ahead and the 'ignijicance of improving die health of the American ntdian People and WHEREAS. The of 14* Annua! National Association of Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations is where Tribal F'og’am Representatives can meet to share their experiences, ideas, expertise to provide oeiter sentce and nutrition education to program participants. and WHEREAS, "haries "Red" Gates. President ofNa'Jona' Association 01 Food Distribution Programs oti Mian Reservations and a member o' the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe For’ Yates. North Dakota has continually sought w- > to promote excellence. ma^e positive changes •n theprograin and has been a strong uc'voca.e fc Native 4'”erican wrues NOW. THEREFORE,!, WELLINGTON E. WEBB.NLAYOR'f the Cirv and Counts of Denver. Colorado, by virtue of the authority vested m me. do hereby officially proclaim Jime 4* - June T* to be known us "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS DAYS” IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of die City and Family units with more than eight members, add $3,020 for each additional member (same increment also applies to smaller family sizes, as shown in the figures above). August 2001 □ .Siletz News □ 5
