Our definition of family reflects the reality for most Indian families and includes relatives and close friends. When families have already encountered child abuse or neglect charges, our approach is to actively advocate for and refer to culturally appropriate services, and to provide intensive case management and active effects for family reunification. Our services are strength-based and empowerment oriented. We work together with our families and other agencies to help promote responsible healing by restoring balance, nurturing pride and recognizing the extended family and community.

Meet the Staff

• Ruth Abeyta, Caseworker II

• Lance Allrunner (Cheyenne/Comanche /Kiowa),  Caseworker I

• Phyllis Bigpond (Yuchi), Executive Director

• Sidney Brown (Blackfeet), Child & Family Therapist

• Teresa Bernie Fresquez (Ihanktonwan Nakota)

• Theresa Halsey, (Hunkpapa/Sicangu/Oglala /Yankton), Community Coordinator

• Teri Haymond, Social Worker

•  Carrie Howell (Pawnee/Flandreau Santee Sioux), Prevention Services Specialist

• Isabelle Medchill, LCSW (Mandan, Hidatsa, & Arikara Nation), Program Development Manager

• Eddie Sherman (Navajo/Omaha), Development coordinator

• Madonna Rogers (Hunkpapa Lakota), Office Administrator

• Kelly Valdez (Ojibwe/Meskwaki), Executive Assistant
• Thomson Williams, Program Coordinator
• Marsha Whiting-Romero (Chippewa-Cree/Sicangu),  Administrative Assistant
• Susan Yellow Horse Davis, (Oglala Lakota), Clinical Services Supervisor