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sNok signflz AUGUST 15, 2020 13 Public Notice Open for Comment This is a Public Notice for Comment on the Grand Ronde Tribe’s ap- plication for 2021 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI- HEAP) Funding. The Grand Ronde Tribe obtained a LIHEAP grant last year from the Division of Energy Assistance within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This grant program assists income eligible Tribal members with energy assistance (utility bills, firewood, etc.), cooling assistance, crisis energy assistance, and weatherization (e.g. furnace repair, caulking, insulation). The Tribe’s LIHEAP service area includes Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington, Tillamook and Clackamas counties. If you are interested in obtaining services from the current program, please con- tact Social Services at 800-242-8196 for energy assistance and Tribal Housing at 503-879-2405 for weatherization. The Tribe is taking public comment on the 2021 LIHEAP applica- tion and plan and the associated policies that are to be submitted by Sept. 1, 2020. The latest draft will be available for review at the Social Services Department at the Community Services Center starting Aug. 14, 2020. You also may call the Planning & Grants Development De- partment at 503-879-2250 with your comments on the plan or to obtain more information about the plan. Energy Assistance Matrix – Grand Ronde Tribes Income Eligibility Guidelines & Assistance Amounts FY 2020, (starting 11/1/2019) Fuel Type A: Electricity, oil, propane, wood Annual Income Monthly Income 0 – 11,172 11,173 – 25,983 0 – 14,610 14,611– 33,978 0 – 18,047 18,048 – 41,972 0 – 21,484 21,485 – 49,967 0 – 24,923 24,924 – 57,962 0 – 28,360 28,361 – 65,956 0 – 29,005 29,006 – 67,455 0 – 29,649 29,650 – 68,954 0 – 931 932 – 2,165 0 – 1,216 1,217 – 2,831 0 – 1,503 1,504 – 3,497 0 – 1,789 1,790 – 4,163 0 – 2,076 2,077 – 4,830 0 – 2,362 2,363 – 5,496 0 – 2,416 2,417 – 5,621 0 – 2,469 2,470 – 5,746 Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Household Income at 60% Oregon SMI*) Crisis Crisis Crisis Regular Assistanc Assistance Year- Benefit e Heating* $530 $425 $530 $425 $530 $425 $530 $425 $550 $440 $550 $440 $550 $440 $575 $460 Cooling Round $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 The higher benefit sum shown is set at maximum income levels of 43% of the maximums for that household size. Beyond 8 in a household, for each added household member add $1,499 annually or $124.92 monthly. Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Annual Income Monthly Income Cooling Assistanc e electricity $500 $400 $500 $400 $550 $450 $550 $450 $550 $450 $550 $450 $550 $450 $550 $450 0 – 11,172 11,173 – 25,983 0 – 14,610 14,611– 33,978 0 – 18,047 18,048 – 41,972 0 – 21,484 21,485 – 49,967 0 – 24,923 24,924 – 57,962 0 – 28,360 28,361 – 65,956 0 – 29,005 29,006 – 67,455 0 – 29,649 29,650 – 68,954 0 – 931 932 – 2,165 0 – 1,216 1,217 – 2,831 0 – 1,503 1,504 – 3,497 0 – 1,789 1,790 – 4,163 0 – 2,076 2,077 – 4,830 0 – 2,362 2,363 – 5,496 0 – 2,416 2,417 – 5,621 0 – 2,469 2,470 – 5,746 (Household Income at 60% Oregon SMI*) Crisis Crisis Crisis Regular Year- Benefit Assistance Assistance $425 $340 $425 $340 $425 $340 $425 $340 $440 $350 $440 $350 $440 $350 $460 $370 Heating* $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 $600 Cooling $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) wants families to get the nutrition education and support they need. Join us on August 21st, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Sheridan Center Head Start building for nutrition education, enrollment, and guidance for women and children up to the age of 5. We also encourage expecting families who need assistance to attend. Don’t let economic uncertainty keep your family from healthy food. Let us help. When Where August 21st, 2020 Sheridan Center Head Start 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1500 W Main Street, Sheridan OR 97378 □ Year Round Crisis Assistance Cap: The same household in the same grant year (10/1 - 9/30) can not receive more than $800 in assistance. So, if a household receives the maximum $600 for crisis heating assistance then they can only receive $200 for cooling crisis assistance that year. (*Note: Crisis maximum for heat system repair is $1,800.) Fuel Type B: Natural gas Get free, healthy food for kids with WIC Round $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 $800 The higher benefit sum shown is set at maximum income levels of 43% of the maximums for that household size. Beyond 8 in a household, for each added household member add $1,499 annually or $124.92 monthly. Year Round Crisis Assistance Cap: The same household in the same grant year (10/1 - 9/30) can not receive more than $800 in assistance. So, if a household receives the maximum $600 for crisis heating assistance then they can only receive $200 for cooling crisis assistance that year. (*Note: Crisis maximum for heat system repair is $1,800.) *Note: 60% median family of 4 anchors formula used by LIHEAP which determines the rest of the table . Monthly Family Gathering and Connections Bridging home, school and community… Please Bring A Government Issued ID (driver’s license, tribal ID, birth certificate, vaccination record, WIC ID, etc.) Proof of Residency (a piece of mail with your name and address on it) Oregon Health Plan Card (if you have one) Paystubs for last 30 days (if you have them) 1-855-942-9420 www.saludwic.org WHAT DOES A CASA DO? Follow a CASA Volunteer's Journey to Help a Child Reach Permanency THE CHILD IS PLACED IN FOSTER CARE OR RELATIVE CARE THE JUDGE REQUESTS THE CASA PROGRAM, THE PROGRAM SELECTS A VOLUNTEER, THE VOLUNTEER IS APPOINTED TO THE CASE THE CASA COMMUNICATES WITH EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE CASE foster family, biological family, Tribal Court, Child & Family Services, caseworker, doctor, teacher, counselor, etc. THE CASA PREPARES A COURT REPORT WITH THEIR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS & ADVOCATES FOR THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST IN COURT THE CASA MEETS CHILD AND GETS TO KNOW THEM THE CASA VISITS THE CHILD AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH THE CASA CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE UNTIL THE CHILD IS RETURNED HOME OR PLACED IN A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME Join us for a monthly discussions around: 23 Behaviors Disabilities School meetings Support for parent involvement in your child’s education Self-advocacy-empower yourself and your child IEPs, 504s, behavior support plans Meetings will be held the last Thursday of every month. Beginning on Jan. 30 from Noon-1 p.m. Adult Education Building This is a family 23 friendly environment. Raffle * Food * Beading If you have questions feel free to contact : Audra Sherwood 503-879-2069 or Lyndsey Stuckey 503-879-2095 WWW.GRANDRONDE.ORG/GOVERNMENT/TRIBAL-COURT/COURT-PROGRAMS/