Behavioral Health
Behavioral health includes outpatient mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and community-based programs promoting mental health.
Burial Assistance Program
The Burial Assistance program assists with the financial hardship associated with traditional funeral costs.
Coming Home Reentry & Justice Involved Programs
The Coming Home Programs assist Cherokee Citizens who are justice involved or have been released from incarceration.
Early Childhood Unit
The Early Childhood Unit consists of the Head Start program and the Early Head Start program.
Elder Services & Advocacy
Elder Services encourages our tribal citizens to be self-sufficient and offers help with basic needs.
Food Distribution Program
The Food Distribution Program provides a well-balanced food package for participating household members.
General Assistance Program
The General Assistance program provides financial assistance to eligible families in order to meet basic needs.
Guardianships and Adoptions
ICW is involved with civil guardianships and adoptions of Cherokee children in all state and tribal judicial courts across the United States.
Home Visiting
Child Care Home Visiting programs are available for relative providers and to parents or family members caring for children.
JOBS/Tribal TANF
JOBS/Tribal TANF service is provided through the Career Services department.
John A. Ketcher Youth Services Center
The John A. Ketcher Youth Center offers prevention services to that strengthen children, youth and families.
Licensing
Child Care Licensing Program contracts with centers and home providers to provide child care.
Looking for Child Care
Child Care offers referral services to parents/guardians searching for child care.
Programs
Community and Cultural Outreach assists communities with skills needed to increase capacity and knowledge of Cherokee culture and language.
Recovery Employment Program
Recovery Employment Programs Drivers License, DUI Assessment & Services
Subsidy
Child Care Subsidy Program offers financial assistance for parents/guardians meeting qualifications.
Tribal Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court
Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court (JHWC) is a diversionary program designed for our tribal youth to combat substance use problems and other delinquent issues.
Veteran Food Outreach Program
Partnership between The Office of Veterans Affairs and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma helps provide food to veterans and widows of veterans.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Cherokee Nation VITA Program available February 3-April 15, 2025. This program offers free tax preparation for eligible households with income under $67,000.