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menominee indian tribe of wisconsin youth development & outreach
Youth Development and Outreach
W3191 Fredenberg Drive
P.O. Box 910
Keshena, WI 54135
Phone: (715) 799-5137
Fax: (715) 799-5227
Director:: Darwin Dick
 
 
Mission Statement
The Office of Youth Development and Outreach exists to serve the families of the Menominee Community through the prevention of family crisis as well as support families who are experiencing crisis through the use and delivery of culturally appropriate resources, which meet the unique needs of families.
 
Department Overview
Vision Statement
As Dreamers of the Menominee Community we share a vision of Culture with our elders, that preserves and builds strong families and community relationships with all our relatives.

Goals
Family Reunification and Support for our youth by:

Strengthen Families by using their strengths and weaknesses to make them a strong healthy family unit.

Helping Families/Youth set goals, create a plan to implement those goals, and accomplish their goals.

Develop a partnership with families/youth and Community Resources that best suit their needs.

Target Population
Youth ages 11-17

Youth who want to get involved with the community in a positive manner.

First time offenders - Under Age Drinking, Citations, Curfew Violations.

Parent/Child conflicts

Truancy

Family conflicts.

Department Directory
Name Title Email Phone
Patricia James Drug Free Communities Coordinator pjames@mitw.org (715) 799-5137 x1138
Dyan Nickey Youth Advocate dnickey@mitw.org (715) 799-5137 x1121
Margo Reiter Juvenile Court Counselor mreiter@mitw.org () -
Nina White Heath Educator nwhite@mitw.org (715) 799-5137 x1140
Last Updated: Tue September 22, 2009