|
 To
strengthen vulnerable American Indian
children and families
through collaborative and culturally responsive services.
The
Denver
Indian Family Resource
Center was created to assist American
Indian children and families in the metropolitan Denver area with
child welfare issues. Our
goal
is to assist families to
avoid involvement with the child
welfare system.
Where
families have
already encountered child abuse or neglect charges, we advocate
for active efforts toward family reunification following the
standards of the Indian Child Welfare Act. We provide culturally
appropriate services and intensive case management using a
strengths-based and empowerment-oriented approach.
Our definition of family includes relatives and close friends in
order to recognize the reality for most Indian families. We work
closely with our families and other agencies to promote
responsible healing by restoring balance, nurturing pride and
acknowledging the importance of the extended family and
community. |
