Summary: This article is about the Lummi tribal community’s approach to Native American children in foster care. This innovative approach provides housing in a supportive community so children can safely stay or return home with their families. The housing community is on the reservation and income-based, addressing the intersectionality of child welfare, poverty, and race.
Application: System can utilize this article to learn about a community approach to caring for children. This article promotes a culturally based initiative that has successfully developed a supportive housing community that provides reunification support to Lummi tribal children in foster care.
Source: Elizabeth Amon, The Imprint
