Department of Social Services

Adult Protective Services (APS) provides assistance and services to help protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Child Protective Services (CPS) investigates reports of abuse and neglect that occur on restricted trust property, working directly with children and their families

As the backbone of our Tsistsistas and Hinono’ei communities, the tribal government provides a wide range of services to show appreciation for our elders.

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Elderly Nutrition Program ensures that every tribal elder is able to receive a hot, nutritious meal in our facility or at their home.

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Emergency Youth Shelter works to provide a safe, comfortable, and protective environment for children in need.

The Family Violence Program supports tribal members that are experiencing trauma due to violence, conducting assessments and making referrals to resources as needed.

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Food Distribution Program assists eligible households with receiving quality USDA foods,

The General Assistance program provides financial assistance to those who have an immediate need for essential items such as food, clothing, shelter, and utilities.

The HOPE program provides low-income tribal members with supplemental assistance during genuine crisis situations.

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian Child Welfare Program provides quality services while acting in the best interest of our children in child custody proceedings.

LIHEAP assists households with the costs for heating during the winter months, and cooling during the summer months.

Social Services strives to promote family unity with economic and social stability & help preserve the family unit while providing guidance toward self sufficiency.

The Tribal Family Advocate and Prevention program works with Social Services programs to help respond to, and prevent, domestic violence and child maltreatment.

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Victim Services Program works to provide services and assistance to tribal members in Oklahoma who are domestic violence survivors.