html 29594 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 2026-08-06T15:51:33.8500659Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2026-08-06T14:51:33-0500 What We Do We investigate complaints for non-compliance issues, including: Child Protection Placement / Third-Party Custody Public Education Housing Issues ... html 1321 html 24135 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 25120 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 26114 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 20426 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 2026-09-10T15:52:49.2898705Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2026-09-10T14:52:49-0500 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 19595 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 2026-09-10T15:53:02.4246387Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2026-09-10T14:53:02-0500 Jules Edwards Board Member Jules Edwards is an Anishinaabe parent, gardener, accountant, and advocate. She advocates for Native children and families, specializing ... html 19400 english OAIF Board Vice Chair - Deanna R. Drift / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-628861-64 OAIF Board Vice Chair - Deanna R. Drift OAIF Board Vice Chair - Deanna R. Drift OAIF Board Vice Chair - Deanna R. Drift Deanna Drift, Deanna , Drift, 2024-06-26T01:05:28.2970000Z 2026-09-10T15:52:56.3797924Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2026-09-10T14:52:56-0500 Deanna Drift Board Vice Chair 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 19634 english Board Member - Marlena Hanson / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-628858-64 Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Marlena Hanson. Board Member - Marlena Hanson Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Marlena Hanson. Marlena Hanson, Hanson, Marlena, 2024-06-26T01:05:28.1400000Z 2026-09-10T15:53:03.7901209Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2026-09-10T14:53:03-0500 Marlena Hanson Board Member Marlena Hanson, a first-generation descendant of the White Earth Nation in Northwest, MN, is a devoted mother of six with a bachelors ... html 20131 english OAIF Board Members - Jacquelyn Saice / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families (OAIF) tcm:1177-628859-64 Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Jacquelyn Saice OAIF Board Members - Jacquelyn Saice Office of Ombudsman for American Indian Families Board Member Jacquelyn Saice Jacquelyn Saice, Jacquelyn, Saice, 2024-06-26T01:05:28.2000000Z 2026-09-10T15:53:05.7225310Z eng, width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 3GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs 2026-09-10T14:53:05-0500 Jacquelyn Saice Board Member Jacquelyn Saice is an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation, entrepreneur, community advocate, author, student, mother, and grandmother. ... 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 Intake Indian Ombudsperson