Social Services Program

The Social Services Program (SSP) is a contracted PL-638 Program, funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  Therefore, the program is required to follow and abide by the 25 CFR Code of Federal Regulations). 

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes- General Assistance (OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS)

 GENERAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes General Assistance program is ongoing until depleted to Wichita tribal members who are not currently employed or unemployed due to COVID. The amount approved will be determined by household size. Those seeking to apply for General Assistance may do so by completing the application and providing the following required information:

• CDIB-Certificate of Indian Blood
• Proof of Residency
• Proof of income and resources
• No land letter from BIA  
• Applicant cannot be receiving or eligible for County/State Public Welfare or Social Security Income.
• Must reside in the Designated Jurisdictions: Caddo, Kiowa, Comanche, Tillman, Cotton NO EXCEPTIONS

Applications may be accessed online at the tribe's website (www.wichitatribe.com) the program can fax, email, and mail any request for applications. Please give us a call at 405-247-2425 Ext.353 for any questions that you may have or Email- alicia.wheeler@wichitatribe.com.  

Services provided under this Program

• General Assistance (GA)
• Adult Protective Services (APS)
• Supervised IIM Accounts
• Guardianship
• Family Violence Prevention and Services
• Victims of Crime Act 

Contact:

Brandi Deen - Director

Office Phone: (405) 247-8629

brandi.deen@wichitatribe.com

Pamela Keeton - Social Services Advocate

Office Phone: (405) 247-8630

pamela.keeton@wichitatribe.com