Sacred Shawl Shelter

We help the Relatives (clients) in the following manner:

• Transportation to a safe location.

• Assist Relatives to secure protection orders and offer support during court appearances.

• Connect the Relatives with appropriate social services. 

• Host sweat lodge and cultural and spiritual healing for our women and children.

• Transport Relatives to:

• Court  

• Doctor appointments

• Counseling appointments 

• Assist Relatives with gaining self-sufficiency: 

• Getting Social security cards

• Getting Birth certificate(s)

• Securing tribal -related documents (Certificate of Indian Blood, Tribal ID, Enrollment)

• Identifying long-term living locations

• Work readiness skills

• Job hunting

• Referrals for helpful assessments

• Preparing Relatives with a “Transitional Bundle” when they acquire self-sufficiency

• If Relatives choose to secure a long-term shelter/housing, we assist them with: 

• Planning, applying and relocating to the place they decide upon. 

• If Relatives choose to go on to live with family rather than another shelter, we will transport them to their new living arrangements. 

** WHBCDC is able to provide these services through the OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program Grant  #15JOVW23GG02820RURA

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