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Adult Guardianship

Guardianship is obtaining the legal authority to make decisions for another person. If there is an appropriate willing family . . .

Burial Assistance

The BIA assistance program is a one-time payment of up to $2500 towards burial/funeral expenses, for Penobscots who reside . . .

Child Care Center

The Penobscot Nation Children’s Center provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for young children, which nurtures the growth of . . .

Child Support Enforcement

It is the goal of the Penobscot Nation to improve the lives of children, assist parents in their decision-making . . .

Child Welfare / ICWA

Program Mission Preserve and strengthen Penobscot families by preventing out-of-home placement whenever possible, maintaining family ties, reunifying families, and . . .

Elder Services

Population Served:  Penobscot tribal members ages 55 and older living in Penobscot County. Congregate Meals: Sr. Meals Menu. Health Promotion . . .

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is 501C non-profit organization.  It is open twice a month and on an emergency basis. The . . .

Foster Care

Title IV-E of the Social Security Act provides funds for states and tribes to provide foster care, transitional independent . . .

General Assistance

This program exists to provide financial assistance to eligible community members residing on the Penobscot Reservation in an effort . . .

Independent Living

Population Primarily youth age 14-17 current or former foster care, any youth having received services through the Department of . . .

Li-HEAP Low-Income Heating Energy Assistance Program

Basic Benefits ECIP A & B (Emergancy Crisis Intervention Program) ECIP A is to keep clients from experiencing their . . .

noli-pəmαwəsolətipəna (All Our Relations Thriving)

Thriving families are the foundation of a strong Nation.  We are dedicated to helping Penobscot families thrive through partnerships . . .

Penobscot Nation Youth Program

The Penobscot Nation Youth Program’s mission is dedicated to enriching children’s lives through providing a safe, caring and structured . . .

Promoting Safe and Stable Families (IV-B)

The services are designed to help State child welfare agencies and eligible Indian tribes establish and operate integrated, preventive . . .

Protective Services

Penobscot Nation established their own Elder/Adult Protection Law and it was enacted by general meeting, this law keeps Penobscot . . .

Social Services: Staff/Contact

Social Services staff and contact information.

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