LESLIE PIGEON Human Services Coordinator
	Leslie Pigeon is the Program Coordinator for the Human Services Program. Leslie has a Master's Degree Social Work and is licensed in the State of Michigan. Office hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
	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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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Program eligibility varies for Human Services’ programs. Please see individual program requirements or call for further information.

PROGRAM SERVICES

• Services to Children, Elderly, and Families
• Services for children, Elders, and families who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes in the five-county service area and who request these services or on whose behalf these services are requested.
• Assessment / Case Management / Coordination of Services
• Assistance in solving problems related to family functioning and interpersonal relationships.
• Referral and/or advocacy to the appropriate resource for problems related to illness, physical or mental handicaps, drug abuse, alcoholism, and violation of the law.
• Assistance with economic planning / money management.
• 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.
• Available by telephone 24-hours a day, 7 days-a-week.

• 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 member of one of seven federally recognized tribes, 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 is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here for LIEAP application.

LIEAP Income Guidelines
Household Size	Income Guidelines
1	22,321
2	29,189
3	36,057
4	42,925
5	49,793
6	56,661
7	57,949
8	59,237
9	60,524
10	61,812

• 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 member, reside in the state of Michigan, and have an income level at 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
• This money is limited; is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; and its availability is dependent on federal distribution.