Holistic Approaches in Case Management Gary Kline Director of Domestic Relations Montgomery County, PA Tami Lorbecke Child Support Technical Specialist Forest County Potawatomi – Tribal Child Support Agency 1
Holistic Services Holistic services are an important part of Tribal culture: – Coordinating services and collaboration between tribal programs is common and widely utilized. 2
Coordinated Services N.E.W. (Native Employment Works)/EDSI Employment Offices T.A.N.F. (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Parenting Classes/Teen Parent Task Force G.E.D./H.S.E.D. Domestic Violence Programs I.C.W. (Indian Child Welfare) and C.P.S. (Child Protective Services) A.O.D.A. (Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse) 3
Support Order Establishment Agreed Orders/Early Conferencing Dispute Resolution Mediation Court Advocates Guardian Ad Litums 4
Paternity Establishment Stipulation & Order for Genetic Testing; Reduction or Elimination of genetic testing fees; Flexible testing site locations; 5
Enforcement Non-Cash Support Negotiated Reduction of Arrears Elders Panel Avoidance of Jail BW Amnesty and Calls 6
Locate Direct contact with case participants; Direct contact with family members & friends; 7
Financial Obligations I.W.O.s; Non-Cash Support; Deviations from child support guidelines; 8
Involvement of NCP Involving the non-custodial parent in their case management provides him/her with a sense of control and puts the responsibility back on his/her shoulders; Respectful, courteous services; 9
For More Information: Gary Kline Director of Domestic Relations Montgomery County Phone: Tami Lorbecke Child Support Technical Specialist Forest County Potawatomi – Tribal Child Support Agency Crandon, WI Phone: