Tribal Relations

The Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) has two primary roles:

  • Support the delivery of DCYF services that are of high quality and culturally sensitive.
  • Ensure tribes can access DCYF services in a timely manner.

Our office coordinates, monitors, and assesses DCYF’s relationships with tribes and Recognized American Indian Organizations (RAIOs), working to enhance and improve government-to-government relationships. Our goal is to assist the collective needs of Tribal Governments and RAIOs to assure quality and comprehensive program service delivery in the areas of child welfare and early learning.

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Grant Opportunities: 

The 2025 Child Care Complex Needs Fund application is now open. DCYF will accept applications until 5 p.m. on March 5, 2025.