Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon is the sovereign Tribal government of the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute peoples. In addition to protecting Tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, culture, and natural resources, the Tribes provide a broad network of health, education, family, cultural, and community services.
For pregnant and parenting families, available programs include WIC nutrition and breastfeeding support, Early Head Start services for pregnant parents and families with children from birth to age three, Head Start, childcare, healthcare, behavioral health, maternal and child health services, and other family supports. Eligibility varies by program, so families should contact the individual program to determine which services are available to them.
This Resource May Be Helpful If...
You are a Tribal member, Native family, or Warm Springs community member looking for pregnancy, infant-feeding, early childhood, healthcare, family, education, or community support.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs may be especially helpful as a starting point for locating culturally connected services and determining which Tribal programs are available to you or your family. Because eligibility differs between programs, contact the individual department or program for current requirements.
At a Glance
Resource: Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
Type: Sovereign Tribal government & community resource network
Location: Warm Springs, Oregon
Communities: Warm Springs, Wasco & Paiute Tribes
Family resources: Maternal and child health, WIC, Early Head Start & Head Start, childcare, healthcare, behavioral health, education & family services
Early Head Start: Supports pregnant parents and families with children from birth through age three through a home-based program
WIC: Nutrition assistance, healthy-eating education, breastfeeding support & healthcare/community referrals for eligible pregnant and postpartum parents, infants and children under five
Eligibility: Varies by individual program
Website: Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
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