Shoalwater Services

Social Services

The Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe’s Social Service’s Department is a multi-faceted department which includes a number of diverse programs and offerings. We are on call 24 hours / 7 days per week to respond to Tribal Members needs. Below are the services/programs offered;

Mission

The Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe’s Social Services Department is dedicated to the safety and welfare of Tribal members and their families through proactive services to strengthen the family unity; promote self-sufficiency, assist Tribal members returning to their home Tribe, and responding to emergent needs and protection of the community.

Services

• Child Protection Services
• Indian Child Welfare
• Probation
• Sex Offender Registration
• Elder Protective Services
• General Assistance
• Veteran’s Service
• Assistance with Social Security issues
• Legal Services
• Crime Victim Services
• Sexual Assault Services
• Therapy for Victims
• Emergency Protection Services for Adult and Children
• Crime Victim Claim forms and Service Center
• Caregiver Support Services
• Pre-School Assistance
• Violence Prevention Activities
• Domestic Violence Intervention Services
• Elder Services
• Court Appointed Special Advocate
• And many other services…

Contact Us

Kathirine Horne, Social Service Director
Phone: (360) 267-6766 ext. 3100
24 hour contact: (360) 490-0464

Tamya Anderson, Caregiver Coordinator/ICW Assistant
Phone: (360) 267-6766 ext. 3103

Kim Thomas, ICW Case Worker
Phone: (360) 267-6766 ext. 3102

August Grigg, Therapist
Phone: (360) 267-6766 ext. 3102

Yílən ʔ ən

Yílən ʔ ən means “help someone or give help” in our native language and is pronounced “yee-lah uhn.”