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Burial Assistance
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In 1988 the Cherokee Nation implemented a burial assistance program designed to totally eliminate the financial hardship associated with burial expense for some low-income households that meet eligibility standards and selects a funeral home that has a contract with the Cherokee Nation to provide this service.
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Elder Services Program
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Elder Services seeks to provide a comprehensive coordinated system of supportive and nutritional services to older Indian participants with the goal of improving the quality of life for Indian elders residing within the Cherokee Nation jurisdiction.
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Food Distribution Program
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The mission of the Cherokee Nation Food Distribution Program is to distribute nutritious foods from a well-balanced food package in a dignified environment while providing healthy nutrition education and food preparation to eligible Native American households residing in the jurisdictional area of the Cherokee Nation.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
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The Low Income Home Energy (LIHEAP) Assistance Program is funded by the State’s Department of Health & Human Services and administered by the Cherokee Nation Family Assistance Department.
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Cherokee Nation Office of Veterans Affairs
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Outreach for Counseling For Veterans of Confilicts/Wars
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Tribal Work Experience Program - T.W.E.P.
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The Tribal Work Experience Program is an extension of the General Assistance program designed to provide the unemployed/employable head of household with work experience and training opportunities to aid in promoting self-respect and self-sufficiency.
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NAHASDA Native American Housing and Self Determination Act Emergency & Transitio
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Since February of 1999, Human Services has had a program to help address homelessness in Cherokee Nation. This program is funded by HUD through the Native American Housing and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA).
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
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This program is to assist families who experience a natural disaster. This pertains to a burn-out, floods, tornadoes, etc.
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General Assistance
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The General Assistance program is funded through the Bureau of Indian Affairs and administered through Human Services in the Family Assistance Department.
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