Tribe: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
Part I(e)(9) Family Unity Model. The model used by the Tribe’s Social Services Department that is designed to empower families by making them an intricate part of the decision-making and planning process. This model promotes self-sufficiency and positive lifestyle choices. In this model, both the family and service providers identify the needs of the family and develop a case plan that recognizes and builds on their strengths.
Part II(c)(3) Qualifications. CFS investigators and caseworkers shall be familiar with Native American child-rearing practices and customs. CFS shall develop and adopt training programs and policies to ensure that investigators and caseworkers are familiar with Tribal cultural practices and customs.
Part II(h)(4) Family Unity Model. After the Preliminary Inquiry Hearing, and prior to the Adjudicatory Hearing, CFS shall hold a conference with the parent, guardian, or custodian, and all attorneys and/or spokespersons, and the child, if appropriate, and any other persons who may provide helpful participation, as approved by CFS. For each child and parent, guardian, or custodian willing to work cooperatively with CFS, CFS shall develop an appropriate case plan, using the Family Unity Model, designed to protect the child’s health and safety and to reunify the family.
Read Full Text of Grand Ronde Children and Families Ordinance Chapter 301, Part I(e)(9) and Part II(c)(3) and Part II(h)(4)