The Departments Overall Goal

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Protect the best interests of tribal children and families by assuring their safety and reducing risk of harm, while promoting the vision, mission and core values of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan through services That strengthens and support families.

Mission Statement

Protect the best interests of tribal children and families by assuring their safety and reducing risk of harm, while promoting the vision, mission and core values of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan through services That strengthens and support families.

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Anishnaabeg Child and Family Services of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan is the primary agent delegated by and through the Tribal Children's Code, Title II, to provide social services including protective services to tribal children.

With well-being and safety as its first concern, the Department's Mission is:

Promote the safety and well-being of tribal children, youth, elders and vulnerable adults and their families, with services that are competent, embracing the highest of ethical principles and, that strengthens and support families; Services guided by the Tribal community's values of;

  • Wisdom
  • Respect
  • Bravery
  • Love
  • Honesty
  • Humility
  • Truth

REMINDER Annual Reports/Child Welfare Affidavits Deadline
Published: 4/19/2024 1:41:00 PM - Anishnaabeg Child and Family Services

The deadline for adult annual reports is Friday, May 3, 2024 by 5 pm.
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Foster Care Awareness Bingo
Published: 4/18/2024 12:50:00 PM - Anishnaabeg Child and Family Services

Friday, May 10, 2024 |When: 6 - 8 p.m. | Location: Eagles Nest Tribal Gym
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Indian Child Welfare Committee Vacancy
Published: 2/21/2024 1:25:00 PM - Anishnaabeg Child and Family Services

There is currently 1 Interim Vacancy on the Indian Child Welfare Committee. *Open to SCIT Tribal Members only.
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Contact


Kendra Taylor
Admin Assistant II


Alex Mayo
ACFS Director