Human Services Department
The Human Services Department of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is committed to the support and preservation of all aspects of family life, and to wrapping our services around the Anishinaabek communities. We will help restore holistic balance by calling upon existing resources of elders, trained professionals, traditional and spiritual leaders to empower individuals and families, and strengthen the circle of life as envisioned by our Odawa ancestors.
The Human Services Department currently has two programs that fall under its umbrella.
Social Services Program:
This program consists of Child and Adult Protective Services, and ensuring the welfare of children and adults. Foster care is also under the Social Services Program.
Human Services:
This program consists of Commodity Food Distribution, Daycare Payment Assistance, Low Income Energy Assistance, Community Service Block Grant Emergency Assistance, Burial Fund, Children’s Christmas Party Budget and Planning, and the Holiday Food Voucher Budget and Planning.
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Social Services: |
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| Social Services Programs | (231) 242-1628 | |
Director of Social Services: |
Denneen Smith |
(231) 242-1625
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Tribal Social Worker: |
Lisa Tollenaar |
(231) 242-1630
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Tribal Social Worker: |
Shanna Wemigwase |
(231) 242-1628
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Fax: |
(231) 242-1638 |
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Mailing Address: |
7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
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Physical Address: |
915 Emmet Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
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To Report A Case Of Suspected Child/Adult Abuse Or Neglect, Please Call Toll Free, 1-888-309-5822 or 1-231-242-1500
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Community Resource Program: |
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Human Services Coordinator: |
Kristi Houghton |
(231) 242-1632 |
Administrative Assistant: |
Theresa Chingwa |
(231) 242-1621 |
Community Resource Worker: |
Fiona Banfield |
(231) 242-1626 |
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Fax: |
(231) 242-1635 |
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Email: |
khoughton@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov |
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Mailing Address: |
7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 |
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Physical Address: |
915 Emmet Street, Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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