Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of the Pueblo of Tesuque has one Case Manager: Donna M. Quintana. Mrs. Quintana is also the Preventionist and the Tesuque Pueblo Youth Coalition Coordinator. The ICWA dept. strives to implement and provide services for the Pueblo of Tesuque’s Indian children utilizing the guidelines of ICWA.  The Department ensures access to community-based, culturally appropriate services that increase safety, health and well-being and promote individual strengths that support community wellness for not only children but also adolescents and adults.  We uphold the vision of the National Indian Child Welfare Association, which speaks of the right of every child to grow up safe, healthy, and spiritually strong, free from abuse, domestic violence, neglect, sexual exploitation, and the damaging effects of substance abuse. The Case Manager performs a variety of duties to support the efficient operation of the ICWA and Social Services Department. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information, processes enrollment inquiries and advocates compliance with ICWA in Tribal and State Courts. The Case Manager aids clients deemed to be at risk under the “Law of the Pueblo of Tesuque for Protecting Persons at Risk” who are referred by the Traditional and Tribal Courts, Schools, Law Enforcement, and community agencies as well as individuals who self-refer. The Case Manager provides proper assessment via case management, makes specific counseling referrals while also applying advocacy and care coordination to individuals and families who are members of the Pueblo of Tesuque. The Case Manager assists Social Services to address issues that place children and families at risk, such as abuse and neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, grief and loss, trauma, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anger, elder care issues, and other issues that are presented by clients. The Case Manager assists Social Services to identify specialized substance abuse treatment programs for clients in need of inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment (IOP). Deliver culturally appropriate case management and direct services to individuals and families of the Pueblo of Tesuque who are deemed to be at risk as set forth in the “Law of the Pueblo of Tesuque for Protecting Persons at Risk”.  Other Codes that can be utilized are the Children’s Code, Juvenile Code, and Domestic Relations Code). Provide services, including assessment and development of a service plan, referral to internal and external agencies for services such as counseling, parenting classes, substance abuse treatment, anger management, domestic violence treatment, support groups, etc. and the monitoring of clients to assess progress toward goals.

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The Case Manager provides education and activities related to child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, teen pregnancy, alcohol/drug awareness, suicide prevention and health and wellness. Deliver and/or coordinate culturally appropriate prevention activities such as educational and training programs in areas such as successful parenting, nutrition awareness, employment skills, communication skills, anger management, elder care, substance abuse, health, and mental health issues, etc.