PROJECT STAFF:	Verna M. Johnson, Human Services Coordinator Warren Kontz, Human Services Systems Director
PROJECT PERIOD:	July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
FUNDING SOURCES:	Arizona Department of Economic Security, Office of Policy, Planning and Project Control

PURPOSE:

To provide consultation and liaison services to the Arizona Department of Economic Security and the 21 tribal governments within the state; to provide technical assistance in developing, implementing, and coordinating the funding and delivery of on-reservation human services; and to analyze and disseminate information including federal and state policies.

WORKPLAN OBJECTIVES:

• Provide consultation services and technical assistance to tribal, state and federal personnel in program development, implementation and coordination of resources.
• Assist tribes in identifying and accessing resources and services to meet human services needs through information dissemination and policy development.
• Identify key federal and state policy issues and legislation and inform the tribes and the Department of their potential impact.
• Provide liaison on behalf of the agency with community programs and professional organizations.

• Provide consultation services and technical assistance to tribal, state and federal personnel in program development, implementation and coordination of resources.
• Prepare and implement a plan of operation on DES deadlines for training, funding allocations, program implementation and evaluation.
• Assist tribes in identifying and accessing resources and services to meet human services needs through information dissemination and policy development.
• Identify key federal and state policy and legislation and inform the tribes and the Department of their potential impact.
• Provide assistance to supervisory and administrative staff in development of service policies, methodologies and programs.
• Provide liaison on behalf of the agency with community programs and professional organizations.
• Assess service needs and assist in the development of resources to meet those needs.
• Identify human service resources available to tribal governments and inform them of the requirements for accessing those services.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to increase knowledge of various aspects of case planning, service delivery and grant and contract compliance.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list, like more information on the Coordination for Tribal Child Care Services Program, please contact Verna Johnson, Human Services Coordinator or Warren Kontz, Human Services Systems Director. Either person can be reached at (602) 258-4822.