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
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- 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
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