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Burial Assistance (Bureau of Indian Affairs Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) program) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). This program provides funds to assist with the burial expenses of deceased indigent American Indians or Alaska Natives whose estates lack sufficient resources to meet funeral expenses.
The program aims to support culturally dignified funeral and burial services.
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Social Service Programs | Indian Affairs Overview of Financial and Social Services Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) consist of direct funding and activities related to financial assistance, including general assistance, child assistance, burial assistance, emergency assistance, and adult care assistance; social services, including services to children, the elderly, and families; and child and adult protection services.
This program provides assistance to American Indians and Alaska Natives who have no access to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), do not meet eligibility criteria for TANF, or have exceeded the lifetime limit for TANF services. The services under this section are designed to be secondary in nature.
The five types of direct assistance offered include: Burial Assistance : This program provides funds to assist with the burial expenses of deceased indigent Indians whose estates lack sufficient resources to meet funeral expenses. As of June 28, 2024, in accordance with Human Service Regulations, 25 CFR Part 20, the maximum payment standard is $3,500. 00 per burial.
Child Assistance: This program provides financial assistance payments on behalf of Indian children who require placement in foster homes, private or tribal group day care homes, or residential settings designed to provide special care. It also includes services for children who need adoption or guardianship.
Child assistance specific to adoption/guardianship subsidy: As of June 28, 2024, in accordance with Human Service Regulations, 25 CFR Part 20, the maximum maintenance subsidy must not exceed the basic foster care rate for the age group of the child in the state where the child resides.
Emergency Assistance: This assistance is provided directly to individuals whose homes suffered personal property damage or were destroyed by fire, flood, or other calamities. When other resources are unavailable, it covers the essential needs of food, shelter, and utilities. As of June 28, 2024, in accordance with Human Service Regulations, 25 CFR Part 20, the maximum payment standard is $1,500.
00 per household. General Assistance : Provides financial assistance payments to eligible Indians for essential needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and utilities. The goal of General Assistance is to increase self-sufficiency.
This is accomplished through specific steps an individual will take to increase independence as outlined in his/her Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP). To be eligible for General Assistance, all applicants must apply concurrently for financial assistance from other state, tribal, county, local, or other Federal agency programs for which they might be eligible.
Non-Medical Institutional or Custodial Care of Adults: Provides monthly financial assistance for an Indian adult requiring non-medical personal care and supervision due to an advanced age, infirmity, physical condition or mental impairment. This program provides home care services to assist vulnerable adults who are able to stay in their own homes and residential care for those otherwise eligible Indians when necessary.
This assistance is provided to disabled adults who are not eligible for care from any other county, state, or Federal program. The Financial Assistance and Social Services manage Direct Service programs - Case Management System (FASS-CMS) to ensure program performance and accountability. FASS-CMS is a comprehensive case management system for Social Service case workers.
It improves the Social Service worker's productivity and decision-making process by providing more complete case information and conforming to the case worker's functionality while enabling better resource management.
Public Laws, CFRs, Indian Affairs Policy, and Important Reference Documents 25 CFR Part 2, Appeals from Administrative Actions Public Law 67-85, The Snyder Act Public Law 95-608, The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 Public Law 93-638, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, as amended (ISDEAA) Public Law 101-647, Subchapter V, The Crime Control Act of 1990 - Child Care Worker-Employee Background Checks Public Law 101-630, The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act of 1990 Public Law 104-193, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Financial Assistance and Social Services programs under 25 CFR Part 20: 25 CFR Part 20 – Financial Assistance and Social Services OMB Form 1076-0017 Application for Financial Assistance and Social Services OMB Form 1076-0117 Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP) Indian Affairs Manual (IAM), Part 70, Chapter 3: Financial Assistance and Social Services Reporting This chapter establishes Indian Affairs policy and procedures for submission of the Financial Assistance and Social Service Report (FASSR), the Request for Additional Funds (RAF), and the required accompanying documentation.
Financial Assistance and Social Services Report (FASSR) Request for Additional Funds (RAF) U.S. Department of the Interior Looking for U.S. government information and services?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native tribe who can prove they are unable to pay for funeral expenses, live in or near an approved service area, and do not receive other similar ass…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,500 per burial. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Burial Assistance (Bureau of Indian Affairs Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) program) is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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