Tools for Growth Workgroup
Common Vision, Unique content
The Capacity Building Center for Tribes’ Tools for Growth resources are developed by a team of American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous child welfare professionals from across Indian Country and partners who are dedicated to providing tribal communities with the tools they need to thrive and build their capacity to strengthen children, youth, families, and communities.
The group works together to both establish a common vision of the resources needed and create content.
Workgroup members
We are pleased to have an amazing team of Native experts working with our staff to create comprehensive and timely resources for those working in tribal child welfare.

Elsie Boudreau
Yup'ik

Lorraine Brave
Mohawk

Priscilla Day
Anishinabe

Lucille Echohawk
Pawnee

Emily Iron Cloud Koenen
Oglala Lakota

Ethleen Iron Cloud Two Dogs
Oglala Lakota

Patty LaPlant
Blackfeet

Rose Margaret Orrantia
Yaqui

Paulette Running Wolf
Blackfeet

Rick Two Dogs
Oglala Lakota

Sandy WhiteHawk
Sicangu Lakota