Tulalip Tribes beda?chelh-Child Welfare

Mission: Provide a strong and healthy foundation, in the best interest of the child, to achieve an immediate and lasting positive change in their life.

In Lushootseed, the traditional language of Coastal Salish People, the word bədaʔčəɬ means, "our children". It is significant that this concept is depicted in a single word because, traditionally, children were considered to be sacred gifts to the entire community. The Tulalip Tribes bədaʔčəɬ program, formerly Indian Child Welfare, work creatively to design integrated services promoting family and cultural preservation, health and resiliency in its children and families.

bədaʔčəɬ has developed multiple programs for children and families, and it has established numerous agency partnerships both on the reservation and in the larger community.

Services Provided:

• Prevention work through Child Protective Services (CPS) to keep children and families together
• Ongoing case management for parents and youth in need of care
• Placement support services to link care givers to Tulalip resources
• Visitation for youth in need of care
• Guardianship social workers to connect families with services, cultural, and family
• Christmas event for caregivers, parents, and youth
• Family Preservation Services (FPS)
• Incredible Years (IY) In-Home program
• Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
• Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• SafeCare