Wabanaki Resource Code Card
This resource code card is designed to assist professionals in Maine
who work with Native American children and youth. The card is intended to help identify
problems affecting the lives of Native American children and youth
and to provide direct resource information regarding benefits
and services.
In its original form the code card is a six panel folding card that can be easily
carried and used as a reference. We have expanded the information presented
in the pocket code card for presentation on the internet. Use the left hand
navigation bar to view specific resources.
Click here for a .pdf copy of the pocket code card.
If you are looking for additonal resources that are not directed toward Native American
children and youth in Maine, see our Resource
Code Card.
General Tips
- Help families think about maximizing their income by applying for government
benefits, such as food stamps, welfare, WIC, fuel assistance, social security
disability, general assistance, MaineCare, etc.
- Encourage families to re-apply or request an appeal of services they were
denied. Due to deadlines, have families appeal first and refer to an attorney
second.
- Document need for services in child's/youth's records.
- Be willing to provide information to an attorney who is representing
the minor child.
- Advise juvenile charged with offense to speak to an attorney before talking to the police.
- Make sure child is receiving an appropriate education.
Things To Look For:
- School failure, truancy, enrollment barrier, discipline issues
- Lack of appropriate special education services
- Lack of appropriate medical/mental health services
- Abuse (victim or witness)
- Exposure to unsafe living conditions
- Risk of eviction/homelessness
- Lack of income or food; poor nutrition
- Risk of removal from home (DHHS or DOC)
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