Services Provided by HCA Human Service Department include ICWA, General Assistance, Emergency Assistance and Burial Assistance.
Our ICWA Program provides preventive services to families whose children are at risk of removal due to concerns of physical, sexual, emotional, mental abuse and neglect. We also provide services to families whose children have been removed due to allegations of abuse and/or neglect. We assist in reunification of the family whenever possible and appropriate. We provide Community Awareness on Prevention of Child Abuse and/or Neglect. We also provide safe environment for the children and teens in activities that will have a positive influence on the well being of the family unit.
The General Assistance is for basic essential needs such as; shelter, food, clothing and utilities, (as included in the standard of assistance in the State where the eligible applicant lives.)
Emergency Assistance is for essential needs to prevent hardship caused by burnout, flooding of homes, or other life threatening situations that may cause loss or damage for personal possessions.
Burial Assistance is for indigent burials. (Assistance is available only in absence of other resources. An application will be accepted from the surviving spouse or relative responsible for making the arrangements.
