Family and Community Resources
The Family and Community Resources Cluster manages an array of Programs, from assisting families with small children in education, nutrition, and safe placement, to assisting Tribal elders in caregiving, medical equipment, and Medicare program education. These programs provide food, energy, and water assistance to eligible Native Americans residing in the SPIPA service area.
Celebrating Patty Suskin’s Service: Two Decades of Dedication to Native Families
Previous slide Next slide Celebrating Patty Suskin’s Service: Two Decades of Dedication to Native Families October 15, 2024: For over 20 years, Patty Suskin made a lasting impact on Native families through her dedication to health and wellness. As a registered dietitian nutritionist and diabetes care and education specialist, she played a key role in
Gathering of Wisdom
Previous slide Next slide Gathering Wisdom: Crafting a 10 year cancer plan for Tribal Communities Wednesday, September 25th, 2024: The culminating event of the SPIPA Cancer Advisory Board, held at the Skabob Longhouse on the Skokomish Indian Reservation, brought together key figures to celebrate the next decade of work dedicated to keeping tribal communities cancer-free.
Camp Bishop Inspires Workforce Development Families with Culture, Wisdom, and Community Support
Previous Next The first day of camp at Camp Bishop set a powerful tone for the week as Workforce Development families gathered for a special evening of cultural enrichment and community bonding. The camp kicked off with the arrival of Gene Tagaban, an esteemed storyteller, performer, and mentor of Tlingit, Cherokee, and Filipino descent. Known
SPIPA Workforce Development Youth Summit 2024: Empowering Future Leaders
PreviousNext SPIPA Workforce Development Youth Summit 2024: Empowering Future Leaders On July 10, 2024, the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA) Workforce Development Programs held an inspiring Youth Summit at the Nisqually Tribe Youth Center. The event, running from 10 AM to 4 PM, aimed to present youth with educational pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering,
Second Annual Squaxin Island Color Run Promotes Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Previous Next On June 29, 2024, the Squaxin Island Tribe hosted the Second Annual Squaxin Island Color Run at the Squaxin Island Ball Field. This vibrant event, aimed at promoting cancer awareness and prevention in Indian Country, brought together community members for a day of fun, support, and education. The celebration featured two courses, one
South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency Workforce Development Program Hosts Inspiring Graduation and Outreach Event
On June 26, 2024, the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA) Workforce Development Program held a memorable graduation and outreach event at the Star Center in Tacoma, WA. The day was filled with inspiring moments, cultural reflections, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The event began with a warm welcome drum and song by
Program Information
AOA, Title IV, Senior Meals: Nutritious meals are provided free of charge at the tribal communities for qualified elders (enrolled in federally recognized tribes, Alaskan or Hawaiian Natives, their spouse.) Take out or home delivered meals are available for the homebound. Others are welcome to participate in the meal program by paying the posted meal price.
AOA Caregivers: Provides support for unpaid family caregivers with training, one-on-one counseling, support groups, and by providing assistive medical equipment such as walkers, hand rails, lifting straps, etc. The family member requiring care can be an elder or a dependent who is physically or mentally handicapped. Occasional respite care for the caregiver can be provided and volunteers can step in when available.
Provides nutrition, education, recreation, and social activities to reduce the impact of poverty.
Works alone or with other SPIPA programs to deliver diapering needs to eligible families with children age 0-18 residing in the SPIPA service area.
Note for Pt Gamble clients:
Due to changes in funding resources, SPIPA will no longer be accepting new Port Gamble Clients in the Diaper Distribution Program.
We understand the impact this may have on your families and want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly.
SPIPA is committed to supporting all communities and will continue to seek additional funding opportunities to potentially expand services in the future.
Thank you for your understanding and for being part of the SPIPA community. If you have any questions or need assistance finding alternative resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to SPIPA Family and Community Resources Programs at 360.426.3990.
Orders are due by the 15th of the previous month for Diaper Distribution.
Provides emergency food vouchers to eligible households and individuals.
Provides fresh vegetables and frozen meats to community families on a monthly schedule.
Click here for the Initial application
Click here for the December Food Order Form
Click here for the January Food Order Form
Click here to read the latest USDA Foods Flyer
Comprehensive dating and domestic violence prevention offers assistance and support to victims and non-offending members of their household.
Provides financial assistance for home energy costs.
This application is only made available when funding is approved each year.
Provides financial assistance for water costs.
We are not accepting applications for Water Assistance at this time.
MIPPA provides outreach and information to assist eligible American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elders about the benefits available to them through Medicare Part D, the Low Income Subsidy, the Medicare Savings Program or Medicare prevention benefits and screenings. Works in conjunction with Elders Services at the Consortium Tribes.
Provides food and nutritional education to low-income women and their children.
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