The Urban Child Welfare Program operates a satellite office for the Leech Lake Child Welfare Department. Case Management activities are provided by the Urban Child Welfare Program in coordination with the surrounding county Social Workers. The role of the Urban Child Welfare Program is to advocate for the needs of the Leech Lake children while in foster care, provide support for families to reunify with their children and ensure the counties are following the provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Eligibility Requirements
Services provided to families with an open child protection case within the surrounding counties including, but not limited to, Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Scott, Dakota, Sibley, Washington and Douglas.