Scotts Valley Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is tribally administered federal social services program.
Services of SVTT also invlude social services diversion, ermergency assistance, and marriage financial incentives. SVTT provides a broader range of services than CalWORKS and services are designed to be responsive to the specific needs of Native people, their families and their diverse cultures.
In January, 2008, the Scotts Valley Tribal TANF ("SVTT") program opened its doors to Contra Costa Native American participants to provide services and benefits to allow for complete economic self-sufficiency.
Under the leadership and guiding hand of Executive Director Jacquie Van Huss, the SVTT program is expanding its outreach to Native American families living in Contra Costa County by serving more families and adding more services to better meet its goals and objectives. Along with job preparation and economic self-sufficiency, SVTT also provides life skills training on site such as CPR, nutrition and parenting classes.
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