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: [email protected]
• Tami Lorbecke Child Support Technical Specialist Forest County Potawatomi – Tribal Child Support Agency Crandon, WI Phone: 715.478.7260
Email: [email protected]
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