Gas discount cards are good at the Crescent Market at Snoqualmie. Gas Card Requests are mailed out once a week on Mondays.

First requests for new Tribal Members or new staff will receive 2 cards: one for personal use and one for others in your household.

Tribal Members and Staff are eligible for one replacement card if a card has been lost, stolen, or damaged.

• Gas Discount Card Request Eform

Contact Information:

Barbara Rivera
425-507-3317
tcr@snoqualmietribe.us

This Policy is intended to ensure that the Tribe’s general welfare assistance programs are administered in accordance with all applicable terms and conditions. This Policy also is intended to ensure that all individuals who receive general welfare assistance from the Tribe comply with all applicable terms and conditions.

View the Policy

The Tribal Council has approved the new Elders Program Nutrition Services Policy. The Tribal Council recognizes the need for improved nutrition services for Tribal Elders in need and that having adequate nutritious foods is essential to support the Tribal Elder’s physical health and well-being.

This policy will better define the services provided by the Elders Program for our congregate meals and the newly developed Elders Program Nutrition Services program for frozen home delivered meals.

This new benefit provides frozen home delivered meals to Tribal Elders that medically qualify due to chronic medical conditions that effect their ability to prepare healthy meals. Supportive medical diagnosis will need to be provided to receive the Nutrition Services as outlined in the policy. The benefit caps are as followed:

• Home-delivered meals and other home-delivered foods are offered for a limited time and generally capped at $1,200 per Elder per fiscal year.
• If an Elder scores 2 or lower in two or more categories on their ADL assessment, they may request additional nutrition support not to exceed $5,200 per fiscal year. The Elders Program may request documentation from the Elder’s medical provider to establish the Elder’s need for additional support. [Gd1.1]
• These caps do not apply to requests for grocery boxes or salmon boxes, which are provided based on physical need and/or level of care criteria and availability.

How to apply:

• An Elders Program Nutrition Services Application will need to be completed and signed.
• Sufficient medical documentation or an Activities of Daily Living assessment will need to be provided/conducted to ensure that the Elders are medically eligible for nutrition services.

Once the application has been completed and the Elder is found medically eligible, the Elders program staff will work with a vendor to set up home delivered frozen meals to the physical location of the Elder and deliveries will be made on a bi-monthly basis until the benefit amounts are depleted.

Completed applications may be mailed, emailed or hand delivered to:
Elders Program
PO BOX 969
Snoqualmie, WA 98065

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Elders Program Staff.
Ron Thorson 425-515-2865
Katelyn Ryckman 425-417-3689
Ginger de los Angeles 425-777-0534
Or email us at eldersnutrition@snoqualmietribe.us

Forms/Documents

• View the Policy in PDF Format
• Download the Application in PDF Format

Purpose

The purpose of the Transportation Assistance Program is to provide limited financial assistance to offset the transportation costs of adult enrolled Tribal Members traveling to attend General Council meetings, as may be approved by Tribal Council.

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe has established the following criteria with the intent to ensure the Transportation Assistance Program functions in accordance with the Tribal General Welfare Policy.

Program benefits are subject to change at any time based on the availability of funds, as may be determined by resolution of the Tribal Council of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.

Funding

• Mileage is based on the most direct, efficient one-way travel distance between the Tribal Member’s home address on file and the Tribal Event location.
• Mileage may be rounded up to the next whole number.
• Tribal Council has approved a flat rate amount based on mileage ranges for this meeting.
• Mileage funding is capped at 500 miles.

The following table shows the applicable reimbursement rates for FY26 of $0.72/mi, as published by GSA. (Rates may be updated annually dependent on GSA rate changes.)

Eligibility

Adult enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal Members who meet the requirements of the Transportation Assistance Program Policy (“Policy”) and request assistance for, and attend, a General Council meeting are eligible to receive Assistance.

Limits on Distribution

• This Form must be returned to the host Department no later than five (5) business days before the General Council meeting for an advance advance, no reimbursements will be issued after the deadline, per policy.
• Assistance is available once per Tribal Member per meeting. Unless the Tribal Member has opted to utilize their TCR benefit for the purpose of travel for the same meeting. Tribal Members who opt to use TCR are ineligible to request GW Transportation funding.
• The Tribal Member receiving Assistance must personally sign in at the meeting. Department will verify attendance post meeting with the Tribal Secretary failure to attend will require a repayment of funds failure to do so will result in a 1099-MISC form issuance.
• The purposes of this Assistance is to assist with the cost of transportation to the General Council Meetings.

Forms/Documents

• Transportation Assistance (E-form)

Contact Information:

Ariana Baccam
425-571-6616
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s Emergency Assistance Program provides short term financial assistance to help adult enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal Members through a crisis or transition.

The objectives of this Program are:

• To provide emergency financial support for Adult Snoqualmie Tribal Members, who find themselves in need, who are unable to resolve that need without assistance, and who are unable to quickly get that emergency assistance from other sources.
• An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment.

As of April 23, 2026: A new list of Eligible expenses has been released.

Forms/Documents:

• Emergency Assistance Application (Eform)

Contact Information:

Ariana Baccam
425-571-6616
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

The Tribal Council of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe (“Tribe”) hereby establishes a Tribal Emergency Food Assistance Voucher Program (“Program”) under the guidance of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) to provide emergency short-term food assistance to qualified Snoqualmie Tribal households as outlined in the eligibility requirements below. This Program Policy (“Policy”) is intended to create a clear understanding of the eligibility requirements for, and services and limitations of, the Program.

The goal of the Program is to serve Snoqualmie Tribal households by improving access to safe and nutritious foods to those that may be facing financial burdens that otherwise would threaten their access to food for their household. The funding is offered in the form of a short-term food voucher payable to the eligible applicant to allow flexibility in vendor used. The applicant must either: 1) have a qualified life change that has recently presented a challenge to their financial well-being and threatened food stability in their primary household; or 2) be a current low-income household utilizing the STOWW-LIHEAP utility assistance program.

The Snoqualmie Tribal Council wishes to ensure that no Snoqualmie Tribal household in the community will be without basic fundamental necessities of life. The Program will not completely fund all of members’ financial and other needs, but is designed to lessen the burden of food expenses. This program is funded through a combination of state, federal, and tribal funding regulated through the Washington Department of Agriculture Tribal EFAP program.

Forms/Documents:

• • Tribal Emergency Food Assistance Voucher Application (E-form)
  • Tribal Emergency Food Assistance Voucher Program Policy (PDF)

Contact Information:

Ariana Baccam
425-571-6616
generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe provides a one-time benefit up to $20,000 USD (twenty thousand dollars) for down payment assistance to adult eligible Tribal Members (18 or over) to be used towards down payment and closing costs on the purchase of an eligible home for primary residency. This benefit can be used towards down payment and closing costs on the purchase of an eligible home for primary residency. Eligible homes include: new Standard Home, Mobile Home (expressly excludes RVs, campers, and Fifth Wheels), Manufactured Home, Prefabricated home, Construction Loan of a new build (does not include purchase of land), or a Rent-to-Own (restricted to the second stage when applying for the loan in the conveying of ownership). A qualifying appraisal is required for all purchases.

Forms/Documents:

• Down Payment Assistance Application (PDF)

Contact:
Angelina Holverstott or Peyton Titus
housing@snoqualmietribe.us
425.888.6551 ext. 4010 or 3011

To be eligible to receive this benefit, you must be: An adult enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal Member 18 years of age or older; the homeowner of the residence where the repair will take place; and occupying that home more than 51% of the year as their principal residence.

The following are ineligible to receive the Benefit: 1 – Tribal Members who rent but do not own their home, 2 – Households with a minor Snoqualmie Indian child, without an Adult Tribal Member. 3 – Secondary homes, such as vacation homes or rental/investment properties.

This Program provides a benefit to adult Tribal Member homeowners in the area of home repairs and improvements, up to $10,000 per eligible Tribal Member every three (3) years.

August 2024 Update: The program now allows for temporary hotel stays while a home is under renovation for repairs that may affect the health and safety of the household. Temporary stays are defined as no more than 30 consecutive days.

Forms/Documents:

• • • Letter from Tribal Council (PDF)
    • Home Repair & Improvement Assistnace Application (Eform)

Contact Information:

Angelina Holverstott or Peyton Titus
housing@snoqualmietribe.us
425.888.6551 ext. 4010 or 3011

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe recognizes the need to develop a program that assists low-income tribal members whose needs cannot be met through the existing housing programs. The Snoqualmie Tribal Council hereby establishes the HUD Rental and Utility Assistance Program (“Program”). The Housing Department will implement the Program in a manner consistent with the overall mission of the Tribe. The objectives of the program are:

• To provide rental/mortgage assistance to eligible low-income Indian households.
• To provide rental/mortgage and utility assistance to eligible elderly and disabled Indian households.
• To provide reasonable home modification options for Elders – Independent Living “Aging in place”

This application is governed by the HUD Rental Assistance Program Policy, which contains eligibility requirements and limitations
of the Program. The Prog

Forms/Documents:

• HUD – Rental Assistance Program Policy (PDF)
• HUD Housing and Stability Program Application (PDF)

Contact:

Housing Department
P.O. Box 969
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Email: housing@snoqualmietribe.us
Fax: (206) 984-1586

The Small Tribes of Western Washington (STOWW)-Snoqualmie Tribe-Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is an income based program.

Applications are reviewed and approved by the Snoqualmie Tribe Housing Dept with funding being distributed by STOWW directly to the eligible vendor. The amount of funding is distributed based on income and household size.

Required: Completed application, proof of income, and a recent copy of an Energy bill.

Download the Application (Adobe PDF) 

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe provides a monetary gift to all Elders (55+) during the month of their birthday. The gift will be mailed during the first week of the month.

Requirements:

• Current W-9 must be on file.

Contact Information:

Ariana Baccam
425-571-6616
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

Attention General Welfare Childcare Parents/Guardians:

Summer rates for the GW Childcare Program will go into effect beginning June 1 through August 31. If you would like to receive the full-time summer rates during this period, please complete the opt-in form linked below.

This confirmation helps us plan accordingly and update your child’s payment rate from part-time to full-time hours while school is out for the summer

General Welfare Childcare Parents/Guardians Opt-In to Full-Time Summer Rates

If you have any questions, please contact Aubrie Brooks at aubrie.brooks@snoqualmietribe.us.

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe provides a monthly child care assistance benefit to offset the cost of child care for eligible Snoqualmie Tribal children. The child care assistance benefit is subject to change at any time based on market rate surveys and availability of funds, as may be determined by the Tribe.

This benefit may be used toward the cost of part-time or full-time child care for children aged birth-12, depending on your Assistance Need. You will be approved for a maximum of part-time care if any adult in the household works part-time or is a part-time student.

Your household must demonstrate an Assistance Need, which is established when each adult living your home can show the need for child care by providing proof of participation in one or more of the following: employment/active job search, education/training, and/or if the child is a SICW placement in dependence status.

This benefit must be used toward the following: To pay a licensed facility, licensed group/family home, or approved in-home or relative care provider for care provider for eligible child(ren).

This assistance cannot be used towards summer camps, summer school, or early education tuition.

General Welfare Childcare Update 8/24/2020: NEW rates have been approved for September 2020 forward to be competitive with state rates. Also the Tribal Council has waived thru December 31, 2020 the assistance need requirement of the program- parent/guardian applicants no longer are required to be working or in school to access the benefit. All Tribal Members in need of childcare or a provider to oversee with distance learning or homeschooling are eligible to apply. No changes have been made to the application.

Forms/Documents:

• 2025 Family Webinars with Bright Horizons (PDF)
• Child Care Pre-Assessment Form (PDF)
• General Welfare Child Care Assistance Application (PDF)
• General Welfare Child Care Assistance Provider Check-Off Sheet (PDF)
• Child Care Services Reservation Request Form for May Meeting (PDF)
• General Welfare Childcare Time Sheet (PDF) – Updated 9/30/2025
• General Welfare Childcare Time Sheet (Excel) – Updated 9/30/2025

Contact Information:

Aubrie Brooks 425-677-0031 or Logan Dickey 425-677-0735
Childcare@snoquamlietribe.us

  The Tribe offers three programs a certificate/voucher program,  Tribally Operated Center, and contractual spots

Program 1: Tribally Operated Center

• Native families who meet the Tribe’s grant eligibility requirements and register to attend the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center-Bright Horizon are able to attend tuition free.
• The Tribe’s Center is located at 9575 Ethan Wade Way Se Snoqualmie WA 98065 and currently services infants, toddlers, preschool, and kPrep(up to age 6).
• The Tribe’s Center currently offers full-time, part-time, and drop in care M-F.
• To schedule a tour, get additional information, or register for a spot please use the link Snoqualmie, WA Daycare & Preschool | Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Child Development Center (brighthorizons.com) or contact our Center Director (information below) Native Families attending the Center are still required to fill out a CCDF family application below in addition to registering with the Center.

 Program 2: Certificate/Voucher Program

The Tribe currently is accepting applications and has available childcare vouchers for eligible applicants for Fiscal Year 2024.

The Tribe’s CCDF program can cover costs associated with the following:

• Child Care- Licensed Facility or licensed family/group home
• Early Learning tuition-State Licensed Center/Program/School must be under Kindergarten grade level
• Before & After School Care Licensed Care

To qualify the applicant must:

• The applicant and child must be a Native family residing in North King county  or be an enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal Member living in King, Snohomish, or Pierce county. The Snoqualmie Tribe serves all Natives in northern King County (north of I-90) and serves only Snoqualmie Tribal Members in south King County.
• The minor for which services are being rendered must be: enrolled or pending enrollment in a U.S Federal recognized Tribe. Proof of enrollment or letter from the Minor’s Tribe stating pending enrollment is required at time of application.
• Must reapply every 16 months and utilize a provider that meets the criteria below.

 To qualify the provider/school/program must:

• Be a state licensed child care or early learning program
• Must be willing to accept 3rd party payments by the Tribe, this program allows for limited reimbursements;
• Must be willing to provide invoices and/or timesheet;
• Payment can be issued monthly or quarterly; but cannot be issued as a yearly lump sum; and
• All payments issued under this program follow standard guidelines with concerns to tax requirements for compensation for child care services or tuition. A 1099-MISC may be issued to the vendor.

Other Items:

• As part of the program there is a parent co-pay the co-pay is the portion of the monthly payment for which the parent is responsible for and get paid to the center/school/program directly. Co-payment amounts are based on an established sliding fee scale based on household income ranging from $0-$150 per child.
• Additional information regarding program eligibility and grant regulations/requirements can be found in the Tribe’s grant plan in the attachments below.

Program 3: Contractual Spots

• The Tribe’s CCDF program maintains contractual spots with childcare centers in the Snoqualmie Valley, including the Tribe’s Child Development Center. These spots are contractually obligated to remain vacant in order to serve Native Families who have emergency childcare needs, Native child who are in protective services, and Native families/child that are victims of DV. If you are a native family or Indian Child Welfare program who have exhausted all leads on locating a childcare facility that can render immidiate service please reach out regarding the our contractual spots.

Family Engagement Through Outreach and Consumer Education

1. The below link can be used to search for State Licensed childcare providers in your area. The link will also provide you with information on their early curernting monitoring reports and staffing info.

• Child Care Check (findchildcarewa.org)

2. Looking for information on WA State Early Achievers Program please use the link below.

• Early Achievers | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

3. If you are looking for the policies that govern a state licensed childcare facility including dispute process, how monitoring visits are conducted, background checks, fire inspections. Please use the link below to locate the policy or procedure you are interested in.

• Child Care Licensing Policies, Procedures, Tasks | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

4. Need Assistance Applying for State  Social and Health Services Program including TANF please see the links below for the process and application.

• How to apply for services | DSHS (wa.gov)

5. Need Assistance Applying for Department of Health Resources like WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Supplemental Support Program

• Apply for WIC | Washington State Department of Health

6. Do you need assistance with formula, health/safety items, baby gear, or gentle used baby/children clothing. Please review the Tribe’s partnership with KidVantage and fill out a request form for items. You must be able to pick up items in Snoqualmie WA.

• KidVantageNW-App.pdf (snoqualmietribe.us)

7. Looking for more information on Child Development Research and Best Practices?

All families and providers are able to request a print copy of Caring Spaces at no cost. Please email childcare@snoqualmietribe.us to request your copy.

8. Looking for additional resources on social emotional and behavioral issues and early childhood mental health. Please review our partner sites below.

• Children’s Health and Safety | Washington State Department of Health
• Early Support for Infants & Toddlers | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
• Health & Wellness | Snoqualmie Indian Tribe (snoqualmietribe.us) Snoqualmie Behavioral Health Services
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP) | Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds

9. Insurance concerns. Washington State Health Care Authority offers EPSDT or Early and Periodic Screening diagnosis and treatment which is program to provide preventive and enhanced service coverage for anyone under 21 who is Apple Health eligible for more information on this program please revie the link below.

• Scope of care Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) | Washington State Health Care Authority

10. Need additional information on development screenings for children please see the CDC website below.

• Child development and screening | Early Care and Education Portal | CDC

11. For a full review of the State Consumer Education Statement please visit the link below.

• https://www.dcyf.wa.go

12. Report Abuse and Neglect

Call 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276*) if you: Suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable child or adult

Forms/Documents:

• Flood Recovery Mini Grant (Updated 12/15/2025)
• Bright Horizons 2024 Family Webinars
• Bright Horizons Field Teacher Intern Job Description
• Drop-in Care at Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Child Development Center
• Childcare/Early Learning Application for Families (PDF)
• Facility/Center Childcare/Early Learning Provider Application for Vendors (PDF)
• Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center – Register an Account Information for Families (PDF)
• Part-Time Schedule Option Update – 09/15/2022
• Grant Information

Contact Information:

Aubrie Brooks 425-677-0031  or Logan Dickey 425-677-0735
Childcare@snoquamlietribe.us

KidVantage NW is a non-profit organization that assists families in search of special items that may not be affordable or within their budget. All items are donated so inventory may vary.

*As of January 1, 2024 orders per child are capped at no more than 4 items. Diapers, wipes, and formula do not count against your 4 items but can only be ordered in quantities of 1.

Forms/Documents:

• KidVantage NW Order Form (PDF)
• KidVantage NW Item List (PDF)

Contact Information:

Elisa Slowey
generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us
425-888-6551 x 6234

To provide assistance to the family in making final arrangements for the resting place of a deceased Snoqualmie Tribal Member.

Eligibility:

• Deceased enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal member and/or enrolled Snoqualmie minor child(ren).
• The applicant must be the Executor of the Estate and/or point of contact that has written authorization from the executor.
• Application must be submitted within 60 days of the date of passing.
• Death Certificate is required to be submitted to the Tribe within 60 days of passing.
• Funds will only be accessible within one calendar year of the original application.

Forms/Documents:

• Burial & Funeral Assistance Pre-Planning Application (PDF)
• Burial & Funeral Assistance Application (PDF)
• Burial Assistance Posthumous Interment and Headstone (PDF)

Contact Information:

Kelsie Bykerk
425-429-4579
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

Lonzell Maddock
425-998-3677
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

The benefit provides for up to $5,000 USD per Tribal Member to be used for headstones, urns, and other eligible expenses as listed below. Eligible expenses include:

• Headstones, including engraving and customization;
• Placement of the headstone;
• Urns;
• Urn markers;

The benefit provides up to $10,000 USD per Tribal Member to be used for internment

• Plot
• Cremation Niche in Mausoleum
• Vault
• Service arrangements associated with internment (pastor/spiritual leader, grave liners, open and closing fees, paperwork/service fees).

The benefit does not cover celebration of life expenses, catering, florals, or customized keepsakes.

Forms/Documents:

• Burial Assistance Posthumous Interment and Headstone (PDF)

Contact:

Kelsie Bykerk
425-429-4579
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

Lonzell Maddock
425-998-3677
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s Funeral Attendance Assistance Program provides financial assistance to help adult enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal Members attend a wake, funeral, burial, and other bereavement event(s). Tribal members can receive up to $1,000 (one thousand dollars) in assistance, per fiscal year (October 1-September 30), as set forth in the Funeral Attendance Assistance Policy.

Eligibility for the Funeral Attendance Assistance Program:

• Applicant must be an adult enrolled member of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.
• The benefit is for individual use by the adult enrolled member.

Forms/Documents:

• Funeral Attendance Assistance (Online Eform)

Contact Information:

Ariana Baccam
425-571-6616
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

For new applicants and recertifications, the deadline to apply for this benefit is by the 10^th of the month and your application must include all supporting documents to be considered complete. This requirement will be strictly enforced due to an increase in the volume of applications to ensure no delays in distributions. Applications after the 10th of the month will not be eligible until the following month. Retroactive payments are not eligible under any program.

If you move, you have 14 days to notify the department and submit a new Consolidated Assistance application, failure to do so makes the applicant out of program compliance and could result in benefit delays.

All current applicants will need to go through the annual recertification process. An entire application will be required, documents that are already on file will not be pulled, and all supporting documents must be current and submitted with your packet. We will be notifying Tribal Members in groups. Not all current applicants will be required to certify at the same time in order to assist staff with volume of rectifications. Notifications will go out via mail and email and all applicants will be given 60 days notice to recertify. We appreciate your assistance in this matter.

Note: Tribal Members who financially contribute to the mortgage for their primary residency but are not listed on the mortgage statement should use the mortgage certification form to attest to their contributions and mark mortgage on their Consolidate application.

Per Tribal Council Resolution: These date changes will be effective with the first benefit distribution in January 2024.

• Elders (age 55+) will continue to receive their benefit on the 20^th of the month.
• Adult Members with an enrollment number of #01-#1200 will continue to receive their benefit on the 23^rd.
• Adult Members with an enrollment number of #1201 and higher will receive their benefit on 26^th.
• *Reminder if the distribution date lands on a Saturday or Sunday, the benefit will go out the Friday before.
• *If the distribution date lands on a recognized holiday closure, the benefit will go out the day before the holiday.

Eligibility:

• To be eligible for the Consolidated Assistance benefit, you must be an Enrolled Adult Snoqualmie Tribal Member.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to maintain receipts/bills/bank statements to show proper usage for program funding for each month of eligibility.

Forms/Documents:

• General Welfare Consolidated Assistance Application V2.6 (Eform)
• Letter to Tribal members Re: Adjustments to General Welfare (GW) Consolidated Assistance Benefit (PDF)
• General Welfare Consolidated Benefit Amount Adjustment (Eform)
• Tribal Member Mortgage Certification (PDF)
• Benefits Verification Request (Eform)

Contact Information:

Kelsie Bykerk
425-429-4579
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

Lonzell Maddock
425-998-3677
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

The purpose of the components of this Program is to provide for the needs of dependents as defined by the Tribe’s General Welfare Policy and to provide services that promote the general welfare of the Tribe. This Program is intended to affirm the Tribe’s inherent sovereign rights to promote the general welfare of the Tribe and provide qualifying assistance and program benefits on a tax- free basis. For each service eligible dependent who meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the application, assistance can be provided in the areas of housing and food/clothing under this program.

Forms/Documents:

• General Welfare Assistance for Minors not in a Tribal Household Application (PDF)

Contact Information:

Kelsie Bykerk
425-429-4579
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

Lonzell Maddock
425-998-3677
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

This Program is for the welfare benefit of dependents. A dependent means anyone under the age of 18 who is an enrolled member of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.

The dependent must be deemed service eligible by the Tribal Secretary’s department in order receive this benefit. A check will be issued to whomever the dependent resides with 51% or more of the time at time of issuance, Payment may be issued to the biological Tribal Member parent or the “non-Snoqualmie parent/guardian” in situations where: (1) placement was made by ICW or State with a non-Snoqualmie household/guardian; or (2) the non-Snoqualmie parent is the custodial parent.

Funding and Payment:

1. For each dependent who meet the eligibility criteria above, the payment shall cover all Eligible Expenses.
2. Funding will be issued bi-annually via an upload with no application required. First distribution in early August, the second distribution in early February.
   • August $350
   • February $175

If funding is not received, an eligible party has 30 days from the date of issuance to claim their benefit.

For newly enrolled Members, a benefit will be automatically issued to their eligible minors, if they are enrolled within 30 days of benefit issuance.

The Program shall be discretionary and subject to the amount appropriated by the Tribal Council. The authorization of the Program does not create any liability on the part of the Tribe for any future payment, nor shall any member have any vested right in benefit payments.

Eligible Expenses:

1. Education and Development Supplies. The benefit payment shall only be used to pay for education and development supply Eligible Expenses that are age appropriate for the dependent. Eligible Expenses include:
   • (a) Standard School Supplies;
   • (b) Homeschool Supplies;
   • (c) Sensory Development Supplies;
   • (d) STEMS Supplies;
   • (e) Supplies as recommended by an IEP or developmental/behavioral therapist;
   • (f) Minor Technology Supplies for individual use;
   • (g) Other academic development and enrichment supplies for at home use.
2. Hygiene and Clothing Assistance. The benefit payment may shall also only be used to pay for hygiene and clothing Eligible Expenses per dependent. Eligible Expenses include:
   • (a) Personal hygiene expenses; and
   • (b) Clothing expenses.

The adult responsible for the dependent minor must keep all receipts associated with this program for a minimum of one year.

Contact Information:

Kelsie Bykerk
425-429-4579
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

Lonzell Maddock
425-998-3677
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

To be eligible for this assistance you must be:

1. An enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal Member; and
2. Currently incarcerated: means any person who is an enrolled member of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and who is confined in jail or prison.

Program Limitations:

For housing assistance benefit, the Incarcerated Tribal Member or an authorized representative designated in writing by the Incarcerated Tribal Member may designate a spouse, dependent, or qualified non-member to receive the Incarcerated Tribal Member’s benefits during the period of incarceration.

1. “Spouse” means a person who is married to an Incarcerated Tribal Member under the law or customs recognized by the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.
2. “Dependent” means any person under the age of 18 who is a direct descendant, by way of blood, of an Incarcerated Tribal Member.
3. “Qualified Non-Member” means a spouse, legally recognized domestic partner, ancestor, descendant, or dependent of an Incarcerated Tribal Member, who is not an enrolled member of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.

Forms/Documents:

• General Welfare Assistance for Incarcerated Tribal Members (PDF)

Contact Information:

Kelsie Bykerk
425-429-4579
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

Lonzell Maddock
425-998-3677
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

The purpose of the components of this Program is to provide for the needs of on campus students as defined by the Tribe’s General Welfare Policy and to provide services that promote the general welfare of the Tribe. This Program is intended to affirm the Tribe’s inherent sovereign rights to promote the general welfare of the Tribe and provide qualifying assistance and program benefits on a tax- free basis.

Each Adult enrolled Tribal Member over the age of 18 who is enrolled in a college/higher education program and has elected to reside on their college/higher education campus and is receiving housing/healthcare/meal plan assistance through the education department is eligible for this program. Assistance can be provided in the areas of communication utilities (cell phone, cable, internet) and off campus food and hygiene supplies.

For on campus students who are electing not to have Education pay their housing/healthcare/meal expenses and instead are using the monthly General Welfare Adult Consolidated program you are not eligible to apply for this program. Off campus students are not eligible for this program and instead should use the General Welfare Adult Consolidated Program.

Forms and Documents

• General Welfare Assistance for On Campus Student Application

Contact Information:

Kelsie Bykerk
425-429-4579
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us

Lonzell Maddock
425-998-3677
Generalresources@snoqualmietribe.us