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.
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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 Fr the monthly order form, please use this link: https://form.jotform.com/223326335171045
Provides emergency food vouchers to eligible households and individuals.
Provides fresh vegetables and frozen meats to community families on a monthly schedule.. Initial application: https://form.jotform.com/211104545193043 . December food order form: https://form.jotform.com/243254990264057 . January food order form: https://form.jotform.com/243405895137159"> The latest USDA Foods flyer: https://spipa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FDP-Program-Flyer-update2022.png
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.
<p><strong>Provides food and nutritional education to low-income women and their children. Visit https://spipa.org/wic/ for more information.</strong></p>
Providing direct services, planning, and technical assistance to eligible Native Americans residing in the SPIPA service area.
