html25868englishOffice of Ombudsperson for AMERICAN INDIAN Families / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-616682-64The 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 FamiliesThe 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.2024-04-03T20:33:15.6730000Z2024-11-21T23:52:17.7223875Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-11-21T17:52:17-0600 What We Do We investigate complaints
for non-compliance issues, including: Child Protection
Placement / Third-Party Custody
Public Education
Housing Issues
... html1269html23124englishA Mother's Story / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-531893-64This page tells the story of a mother who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families.A Mother's StoryThis page tells the story of a mother who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families.2022-06-23T18:57:17.2500000Z2024-06-12T20:56:59.6380597Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-06-12T15:56:59-0500
Mother's Story
Mothers incarcerated at the Shakopee Correctional Facility are being given incorrect information stating that they cannot be reunified with their ... html24109englishA Father's Story / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-531269-64This page tells the story of a father who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families.A Father's StoryThis page tells the story of a father who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families.2022-06-16T16:23:14.3430000Z2024-06-12T20:57:20.4061515Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-06-12T15:57:20-0500
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 ... html25103englishA Grandmother's Stories / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-531894-64This page tells the stories of two grandmothers who worked with the Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families.A Grandmother's StoriesThis page tells the stories of two grandmothers who worked with the Office of Ombudsperson for American Indian Families.2022-06-23T18:57:58.1230000Z2024-06-12T20:57:33.8594954Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-06-12T15:57:33-0500
Grandmothers' Stories
First Story Second Story First Story An American Indian Grandmother contacted the Ombudsperson late on a Monday evening. A permanency hearing ... html24103englishA Father's Story / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-630522-64This page tells the story of a father who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families.A Father's StoryThis page tells the story of a father who worked with the Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families.2024-06-30T12:04:59.5030000Z2024-07-08T16:59:47.0814965Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-07-08T11:59:47-0500
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 ... html19464englishOAIF Board Members - Stephanie Graves / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-628857-64Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Chair Stephanie Graves.OAIF Board Members - Stephanie GravesOffice of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Chair Stephanie Graves.Stepanie Graves,2024-06-26T01:05:28.0930000Z2024-07-08T17:00:53.8006987Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-07-08T12:00:53-0500
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 ... html16839englishOAIF Board Members - Martera Nelson / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-628858-64Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Martera Nelson.OAIF Board Members - Martera NelsonOffice of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Martera Nelson.2024-06-26T01:05:28.1400000Z2024-07-08T17:00:57.8788497Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-07-08T12:00:57-0500html18884englishOAIF Board Members - Tonya Long / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-628859-64Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Tonya Long.OAIF Board Members - Tonya LongOffice of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Tonya Long.2024-06-26T01:05:28.2000000Z2024-07-08T17:01:02.5038796Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-07-08T12:01:02-0500
Tonya
Long
Board Vice Chair
Tonya Long is a member of the Umonhan ?Omaha? Tribe of Nebraska. She is also a veteran, mother, grandmother, Indian Foster Parent, ... html18631englishOAIF Board Members - Jules Edwards / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF)tcm:1177-628860-64Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Jules Edwards.OAIF Board Members - Jules EdwardsOffice of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Jules Edwards.2024-06-26T01:05:28.2500000Z2024-07-08T17:01:08.0351690Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-07-08T12:01:08-0500
Jules
Edwards
Board Member
Jules Edwards is an Anishinaabe parent, gardener, accountant, and advocate. She advocates for Native children and families, specializing ...
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