Tribal Child-welfare Setting

Monitoring ICWA Social Worker

Address:
2224 Bloomington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404

I have been providing services to children, families, & communities for over 40 years, in child welfare, foster care, domestic abuse, tribal social services, recreational therapy, children's residential services, adolescent chemical dependency, & education. Currently, an Assistant Professor-BASW Practicum Director with the College of St Scholastica's Social Work Department, trainer with University of Minnesota in Permanency & Adoption Certificate Program (PACC) & as a QI (qualified individual) & trainer of new QI's.

Jamie is a child welfare professional working in a tribal agency in greater Minnesota. In her role, Jamie engages in policy advocacy and local systemic changes through family centered and trauma informed lenses. Her goal is to provide children and families with the resources, skills, and experiences they need for a healthy and enjoyable life. Her previous work experiences include child protection, case management, and benefits coordination in tribal and non-profit sectors.

Leech Lake Foster Care and Adoption Program mission statement : To protect a child's sense of belonging to family and Tribe by promoting family preservation through the use of the seven traditional Anishinaabe values and by providing services that ensure the health, safety, and welfare of Leech Lake children. I have been working as the Guardian/Adoption Specialist for more than one year, and previously worked as a Lead Case Manager and Case Manager for Leech Lake Child Welfare for nine and half years.