| Health Services |
| Human Services |
Human
Services
| LESLIE PIGEON Human Services Coordinator |
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Leslie Pigeon is the Program Coordinator for the Human Services Program. Leslie has a Master's Degree in Social Work and is licensed in the State of Michigan.
Office hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| Phone: | (616) 681-0360 | |
| Toll Free: | (800) 968-2770 | |
| Cell: | (616) 889-4655 | |
| Fax: | (616) 681-0380 | |
| Address: | PO Box 306 Dorr, MI 49323 |
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Programs currently available through the Human
Services Department
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Program eligibility varies for Human Services’ programs. Please see individual program requirements or call for further information.
PROGRAM SERVICES
- Services to Individuals and Families
- Services for children, Elders, and families who are enrolled MBPI citizens in the five-county service area
- Assessment / Case Management / Coordination of Services / Advocacy / Referral
- Assistance in solving problems related to family functioning, interpersonal relationships, and environmental challenges.
- Person-Centered Treatment Planning using a holistic approach that is respective of the individual and his or her personal, traditional, cultural, and spiritual values, building upon these strengths.
- Services available in the office, community, or home.
- Alternative appointment times may be available upon request.
- Protective Services / Indian Child Welfare
- Case management services when MBPI children or adults are at-risk of being removed from their home or are deprived temporarily or permanently of needed supervision by responsible adults.
- Monitoring of MBPI individuals, families, and children involved in protective services and foster care programs at all levels.
- Working with Tribal and other community agencies to identify and help individuals, families, and children to use services available for assistance in solving social problems.
- Referrals
- Services available in the office, community, or home.
- Prevention Activities
- Case management services and educational activities designed to reduce individual, family, and environmental risk factors and support wellness.
- Services available in the office, home, or community.
- Economic Assistance Programs
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home heating bills.
- Applicants may access LIHEAP one time per fiscal year (Oct. 1-Sept. 30).
- Applicant must be an enrolled MBPI citizen, reside in the state of Michigan, and have a total household income that does not exceed 60% State Median Income Guidelines.
- This money is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Emergency Needs Program
- Federally-funded program that provides assistance for emergency food, housing, or energy bill assistance; emergency assistance for prescriptions or for transportation to medical or dental appointments; emergency clothing or clothing assistance to obtain employment; and school clothing and/or supplies for children.
- Applicant must be an enrolled MBPI citizen, reside in the state of Michigan, and have an income level that meets Federal Poverty Guidelines (listed below).
- This money is limited; distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; with availability dependent on federal distribution.
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. |
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Household Size |
Income Guidlines |
1 |
$16,335.00 |
2 |
$22,065.00 |
3 |
$27,795.00 |
4 |
$33,525.00 |
5 |
$39,255.00 |
6 |
$44,985.00 |
7 |
$50,715.00 |
8 |
$56,445.00 |
For family sizes greater than eight persons, add $5,730 for each additional member.
Benefit Level Matrix |
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% of Poverty Income |
Fuel Oil |
Propane |
Electric |
Natural Gas |
Wood/Coal |
Under 50% |
$400.00 |
$370.00 |
$350.00 |
$350.00 |
$350.00 |
50.1%-75% |
$370.00 |
$340.00 |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
75%-100% |
$340.00 |
$300.00 |
$270.00 |
$270.00 |
$270.00 |
*NOTE: All awards will be rounded to the nearest dollar amount.
LIEAP Application
Zero Income Form
Emergency Needs Program 2009 is open!
2011 HHS Poverty Guidelines |
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Family Size |
Income Guidelines |
1 |
$10,890 |
2 |
$14,710 |
3 |
$18,530 |
4 |
$22,350 |
5 |
$26,170 |
6 |
$29,990 |
7 |
$33,810 |
8 |
$37,630 |
For each additional person, add |
$3,820 |
SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 13, January 20, 2011, pp. 3637-3638