Child Support Enforcement Program

MISSION STATEMENT

"Among the Ni Mii Puu, children are seen as gifts from the Creator. They represent the future of the Nez Perce Tribe and a link to the values of our culture. In our language, there is no word for orphan. Each child is the center of a circle with deep relationships to his biological parents, his blood relatives and his fellow tribal members. Adults must put the children first to ensure they are properly nurtured and developed.”

  Links

• Ta'c Tito'oqan News  Child Support Enforcement Conducts Father Assessment
• Native American Fatherhood and Families Associations
• Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
• Washington State Department of Social & Health Services
  
  

Quarterly  Newsletter

GOALS

To protect the well being of the children on the Nez Perce Reservation through the establishment and enforcement of Child Support Orders; and to promote the well being of children in partnership with parents & community and to improve family stability by preserving our way of life, family lineage, customs, traditions, and language.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Help find a Non-custodial parent. Establish paternity for a child. Establish an order for financial and/or medical support. Collect child support payments. Modify your present child support order.
We can assist with: Mediation services and information regarding legal language and court proceedings.

STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION

• Carla Timentwa, Program Director  Ex. 3869

• Carmel McCurdy, Deputy Prosecutor  Ex. 4603

• Michelle Penney, Administration Specialist/Data Technician Ex. 4688

• Consuelo Guillory, Lead Case Worker Ex. 3870

• Jena Henry, Case Worker  Ex. 4602

• Lana Rickman, Case Worker  Ex. 4601

Direct Phone: (208) 843-7362           FAX: (208) 843-7388

*We are located in the Nez Perce Tribal Court Building.
Office Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.