html 27882 english Office of Ombudsperson for AMERICAN INDIAN Families / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-616682-64 The Ombudsperson operates independently, but in collaboration with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, who serves the American Indian Communities. The Ombudsperson works to resolve complaints from families who have been negatively impacted by child welfare social service agencies, to include out-of-home placement of American Indian children, as well as public education and housing issues as they relate to child protection cases. Office of Ombudsperson for AMERICAN INDIAN Families The Ombudsperson operates independently, but in collaboration with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, who serves the American Indian Communities. The Ombudsperson works to resolve complaints from families who have been negatively impacted by child welfare social service agencies, to include out-of-home placement of American Indian children, as well as public education and housing issues as they relate to child protection cases. 2024-04-03T20:33:15.6730000Z 2026-07-16T22:11:33.6672543Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2026-07-16T21:11:33-0500 What We Do We investigate complaints for non-compliance issues, including: Child Protection Placement / Third-Party Custody Public Education Housing Issues ... html 1321 html 23392 english A Mother's Story / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-531893-64 This page tells the story of a mother who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families. A Mother's Story This page tells the story of a mother who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families. 2022-06-23T18:57:17.2500000Z 2024-06-12T20:56:59.6380597Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2024-06-12T19:56:59-0500 Mother's Story Mothers incarcerated at the Shakopee Correctional Facility are being given incorrect information stating that they cannot be reunified with their ... html 24375 english A Father's Story / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-531269-64 This page tells the story of a father who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families. A Father's Story This page tells the story of a father who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families. 2022-06-16T16:23:14.3430000Z 2024-06-12T20:57:20.4061515Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2024-06-12T19:57:20-0500 A Father's Story "I am enjoying my time as a full-time dad. This would not have been possible without the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), the support of ... html 25371 english A Grandmother's Stories / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-531894-64 This page tells the stories of two grandmothers who worked with the Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families. A Grandmother's Stories This page tells the stories of two grandmothers who worked with the Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families. 2022-06-23T18:57:58.1230000Z 2024-06-12T20:57:33.8594954Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2024-06-12T19:57:33-0500 Grandmothers' Stories First Story Second Story First Story An American Indian Grandmother contacted the Ombudsperson late on a Monday evening. A permanency hearing ... html 19734 english OAIF Board Members - Stephanie Graves / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-628857-64 Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Chair Stephanie Graves. OAIF Board Members - Stephanie Graves Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Chair Stephanie Graves. Stepanie Graves, 2024-06-26T01:05:28.0930000Z 2024-07-08T17:00:53.8006987Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2024-07-08T16:00:53-0500 Stephanie Graves Board Chair Ms. Graves has been a member of the Board for well over a decade. In February 2024, the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council appointed ... html 17113 english OAIF Board Members - Martera Nelson / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-628858-64 Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Martera Nelson. OAIF Board Members - Martera Nelson Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Martera Nelson. 2024-06-26T01:05:28.1400000Z 2024-07-08T17:00:57.8788497Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2024-07-08T16:00:57-0500 html 18901 english OAIF Board Members - Jules Edwards / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-628860-64 Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Jules Edwards. OAIF Board Members - Jules Edwards Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Jules Edwards. 2024-06-26T01:05:28.2500000Z 2024-07-08T17:01:08.0351690Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2024-07-08T16:01:08-0500 Jules Edwards Board Member Jules Edwards is an Anishinaabe parent, gardener, accountant, and advocate. She advocates for Native children and families, specializing ... html 18660 english OAIF Board Member - Deanna R. Drift / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-628861-64 OAIF Board Member - Deanna R. Drift OAIF Board Member - Deanna R. Drift OAIF Board Member - Deanna R. Drift 2024-06-26T01:05:28.2970000Z 2024-07-08T17:01:13.7539549Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2024-07-08T16:01:13-0500 Deanna Drift Board Member Deanna R. Drift is a member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa located in Northern, Minnesota. She is a graduate of the University ... html 23616 english What We Do | Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian ... tcm:1177-536147-64 The Ombudsperson for American Indian Families investigates complaints for non-compliance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), Tribal State Agreement, Minnesota Statutes, Court Rules and DHS Policies that involve child protection cases, including placement, public education and housing issues related to child protection that impact American Indian children and families. What We Do | Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families The Ombudsperson for American Indian Families investigates complaints for non-compliance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), Tribal State Agreement, Minnesota Statutes, Court Rules and DHS Policies that involve child protection cases, including placement, public education and housing issues related to child protection that impact American Indian children and families. What We Do, 2022-08-01T17:22:51.6230000Z 2025-06-24T19:54:42.5404670Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2025-06-24T18:54:42-0500 What does the Ombudsperson for AMERICAN INDIAN Families do? The Ombudsperson for American Indian Families investigates complaints for non-compliance of the ... 0-10|0 10-10|0 20-10|0 30-10|0 40-10|0 50-10|0 10-10|0 Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Jill Kehaulani Esch, Esq 4000 x 2280