The Social Services Department consists of various programs that create stronger well being for all of our Tribal members. Below you will find more information about the programs within the Social Services Department.
Department Director
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Heidi Davis
Director of Social Services
Email: hdavis@nooksack-nsn.gov
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
TANF will make available the tools necessary to promote the empowering of Indian families to become self-sufficient so they can support and nurture themselves, their children, and community. TANF is a Federal and State funded program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to Native American families who are in need.
You can receive:
- Cash Assistance/Supportive Services
- Education Development
- Career Development
- Child Care Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- K-12 Clothing Allowance
In order to be eligible for the Tribal TANF Program, you must meet the following criteria:
- One member of the household must be able to provide proof of membership with Federally recognized tribe through enrollment.
- Be the guardian/caretaker or a needy Native American minor, or be in your third trimester of pregnancy.
- Reside within the designated service area in Whatcom/Skagit County.
- Must meet income guidelines of equal to or less than 150 percent
Required Documents
- Valid Washington State Identification
- Birth Certificates for all children
- Social Security Cards
- Proof of Tribal Enrollment
- Proof of Income
- Social Security Income Statements
- Veterans Benefit Income Statements
- Per Capita Payments
- Wages/Salary Check Stubs
- Current Child Immunization Records
- K-12 Enrollment and Attendance Verification for all school age children
- Current Bank Statements
- Residency Verification
Social Services Staff
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Vanessa Jimmy
Demming/Skagit TANF Receptionist
Email: vjimmy@nooksack-nsn.gov
TANF Staff, Deming site:
Phone: (360) 592-0135
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Sherie Johnny
Assistant Director of Social Services
Email: sjohnny@nooksack-nsn.gov
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Sarah Nelson
Program Assistant/Receptionist
Email: sarahc@nooksack-nsn.gov
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Stewart D. Roberts
Employment & Training Caseworker
Email: droberts@nooksack-nsn.gov
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Rosalena Joseph
TANF Caseworker/General Assistance Coordinator
Email: rjoseph@nooksack-nsn.gov
TANF Staff, Skagit site:
Phone: (360) 848-1758 Fax: (360) 848-1768
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Sativa Robertson
Lead Case Manager
Email: srobertson@nooksack-nsn.gov
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Jennifer Boome
Elders Nutrition and Program Coordinator
Email: jboome@nooksack-nsn.gov
GED Classes – Deming and Skagit
GED Office Nooksack: (360) 592-0135 ext 3425
GED Office Skagit: (360) 848-1758
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Sandra Bura
ABE/GED Instructor
Email: sandrabura@nooksack-nsn.gov
Emergency Food Assistance
For Food Bank, Food Vouchers and Commodity Foods Phone: (360) 592-0135
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Crystal Bailey
Energy & Food Programs Coordinator
Email: cbailey@nooksack-nsn.gov
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Stewart D. Roberts
mail: droberts@nooksack-nsn.gov
Elders Program
Phone: (360) 592-0100
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Setoga Tigilau
Elders Driver
Email: stigilau@nooksack-nsn.gov
Homelessness Program
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Tiffani Zamudio
Homelessness Resource Manager
Email: tzamudio@nooksack-nsn.gov
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August Joseph
Onsite Shelter Monitor
Email: ajoseph@nooksack-nsn.gov
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Ashley Brown
Onsite Shelter Monitor
Email: ashley.brown@nooksack-nsn.gov