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AUGUST 15, 2020
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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