Holistic Approaches in Case Management

Gary KlineDirector of Domestic Relations

Montgomery County, PA

Tami LorbeckeChild Support Technical Specialist

Forest County Potawatomi – Tribal Child Support Agency

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Holistic Services

• Holistic services are an important part of Tribal culture:– Coordinating services and collaboration between

tribal programs is common and widely utilized.

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Coordinated Services

• N.E.W. (Native Employment Works)/EDSI• Employment Offices• T.A.N.F. (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)• Parenting Classes/Teen Parent Task Force• G.E.D./H.S.E.D. • Domestic Violence Programs • I.C.W. (Indian Child Welfare) and C.P.S. (Child

Protective Services)• A.O.D.A. (Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse)

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Support Order Establishment

• Agreed Orders/Early Conferencing• Dispute Resolution• Mediation• Court Advocates• Guardian Ad Litums

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Paternity Establishment

• Stipulation & Order for Genetic Testing;• Reduction or Elimination of genetic testing

fees;• Flexible testing site locations;

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Enforcement

• Non-Cash Support• Negotiated Reduction of Arrears• Elders Panel• Avoidance of Jail• BW Amnesty and Calls

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Locate

• Direct contact with case participants;• Direct contact with family members & friends;

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Financial Obligations

• I.W.O.s;• Non-Cash Support;• Deviations from child support guidelines;

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Involvement of NCP

• Involving the non-custodial parent in their case management provides him/her with a sense of control and puts the responsibility back on his/her shoulders;

• Respectful, courteous services;

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For More Information:• Gary Kline Director of Domestic Relations Montgomery County Phone: 610.278.3903 Email: GaryKline@pacses.com

• Tami Lorbecke Child Support Technical Specialist Forest County Potawatomi – Tribal Child Support Agency Crandon, WI Phone: 715.478.7260

Email: tami.lorbecke@fcpotawatomi-nsn.gov

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