Siletz Indian Child Welfare is in need of foster
homes for our Tribal children.
Being a foster parent is an opportunity to help
improve your community in a unique way.
To find out more or to get an application
Contact:
Marne’ Grusing, Foster Family Certifier
phone: 541-444-8338
e-mail: marneg@ctsi.nsn.us
Reminders
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
The pow-wow hiring date is Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the
Tribal Community Center on Government Hill.
Run to the Rogue
Sept. 9-11
Registration forms available on Tribal website and at area offices
For questions or more information, contact Buddy Lane at
541-444-8230; 800-922-1399, ext. 1230; or buddyl@ctsi.nsn.us.
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Tribal Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
Courtesy photo by Mari Kramer
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife brings fresh whole-body hatch-
ery steelhead from the Siletz River trap to share with Tribal members. ODFW
releases the wild steelhead and salmon to continue up river. They bring the
hatchery fish to the Tribe and to Food Share of Lincoln County. We receive a
call from ODFW in the morning, then we contact Tribal members via robo-call
and email about the estimated time of arrival. On July 6, the time estimate was
between 2-3 p.m. The fish truck arrived at 2:45 p.m. and we had a lot of folks
lined up for fish. We received 90 fish and distributed two per Tribal member
household. All the fish were gone in 10-15 minutes!
Naytlh - ‘a “We Carry the Children”
How has the Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program helped you and your family
since participating?
“The home visiting program has helped prepare us for our new addition by letting us know what is to be
expected before and after the baby comes and how to best deal with certain situations that come up.”
– Andrea & Robert, 4 months in the program
“I’ve learned all the things I thought I should know that I did not know already with the help and support of
the program. Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program helped me become a better mom.”
– Shyann, 1 year in the program
“I feel like Siletz Tribal home visits have helped me be more on track when it comes to my child’s development.
Home visits have also helped me keep a better schedule, helping my whole family.”
– Jennifer, 1 year and 9 months in the program
“Getting the help when you’re a new parent is life-saving, to know you are doing it right and if not, finding out
the right way.”
–Samantha, 1 year in the program
“The program has helped me to realize there are a lot of different ways to parent and there is always help if you
are willing to look for it. The Siletz Home Visiting Program has helped make my life a little simpler just
knowing I have resources to help me be the best mom I can be.”
– Chandra, 1 year and 10 months in the program
“The Siletz Home Visiting Program has helped me with my child’s growth, my motivation with being a parent
and I’ve also established a friendship.”
– Britnee, 1 year and 8 months in the program
“Home Visiting Program helped us better understand the developmental milestones that our child is at and
also the reassurance that each child is unique and not to be worried. The program has been helpful,
especially with different resources also.”
– Ale & Seth, 1 year and 1 month in the program
“As a first-time mom, Siletz Home Visiting Program has been a good addition to my support system, not
only emotionally, but also mentally.”
-Janet, 1 year and 1 month in the program
If you are interested in or have any questions about our Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program,
please call Jessica Phillips, Program Coordinator, at 541-484- 4234.
August 2016
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