Department of Human Resource Development...
The CSKT Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD)
was established in October 1998 to help support family
stability and family self-sufficiency. The main DHRD
office is in Pablo, Montana located in the Old Main
Office.
Major programs within DHRD are as follows: Tribal TANF
(welfare), General Assistance, Tribal Vocational
Rehabilitation, LIHEAP (winter heating assistance to low
income persons), Childcare Block Grant Program, WIC,
Tribal Commodities, Trust Management, Workforce
Investment Act Employment and Training Services (WIA),
Kerr Elderly, and Even Start Family Literacy Services.
The majorities of the programs do have unique income and
eligibility criteria and most services are restricted to
poverty level incomes. Because the majorities are
federally funded, all require written requests and
applications and completion of the eligibility
requirements.
In addition, the DHRD Office in Pablo does have two (2) co-located county workers who assist with Food Stamps
and Medicaid eligibility services to DHRD eligible clients.
The services are targeted to families who need help
finding employment and or work experience. DHRD does
award a $50.00 bonus to those who complete their GED.
Nearly all local jobs require a high school diploma or
GED. DHRD can pay for GED testing, if the individual is
eligible.
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