This program combines winter clothing, school supplies, and extracurricular.  The program will run from November 1 to September 30 each year (Note: We will accept applications October 1, but will wait until November before processing all new fiscal year applications).  Enrolled Wyandotte Nation children aged 3 (as of October 1) to 18 (and enrolled in high school) will be eligible for up to $700 per fiscal year.  Original receipts and applications are required for this program.  No income guidelines apply for this program.  Please be sure to read the guidelines completely prior to making purchases and submitting.  Incomplete applications will be returned.  Receipts must total at least $100 per child before applying. Applications must be received or postmarked by September 30.

The program will run from November 1 to September 30 each year (Note: We will accept applications October 1, but will wait until November before processing all new fiscal year applications).  Enrolled Wyandotte Nation children 2 and under will be eligible for up to $300 per year.  Original receipts and applications are required for this program.   Receipts must be returned to be eligible for future gift cards.  No income guidelines apply for this program.  Please be sure to read the guidelines completely prior to making purchases and submitting.  Incomplete applications will be returned.  Receipts must total at least $100 per child before applying.  Applications must be received or postmarked by September 30.

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This program is available nationwide for all enrolled Wyandotte citizens age 55+.  The program has a maximum benefit of $350, which will be paid directly to your utility service provider.  The application must be accompanied by a complete utility bill that contains the name of the company, account number and dates of service.  NOTE: Please continue to pay your bill as it may take up to 30 days for our payment to process on your account.

No income guidelines apply for this nationwide program: Elders age 55 and over are eligible to receive $350 each year for personal expenses.  Payment can be made to a vendor or reimbursed to the tribal citizen. Examples of eligible expenses include vehicle repairs, appliance purchases, insurance, utilities, groceries, fuel, and home repairs. Expenses that are NOT eligible for reimbursement through this program are alcohol, tobacco, lottery, and items/services purchased through the Supplemental Health Program (aka Benny Card).

This nationwide benefit of $3,500 is available for all Wyandotte nation citizens.  The benefit is only payable upon death and must be paid directly to the service provider, unless a paid in full receipt is provided along with the application.  Completed applications should include a copy of the death certificate and an itemized statement from the service provider.

The program will provide one (1) seat per enrolled child.  Children must either be enrolled or have a completed enrollment application on file.  The only exceptions will be for expectant mothers who can have their physician complete the section on the application beginning in their 7^th month and babies less than 6 months old.  Parents/legal guardians can choose to either purchase the seats and be reimbursed up to $200 or have the Family Services staff purchase the seat to be shipped. If applying for reimbursement, receipts must include the following: date, item purchase, item price, subtotal, tax, grand total and payment method (Visa, MC, PayPal, etc.). This program is available nationwide.

A $350 High School Junior/ Senior Expense Assistance Program (October 1 – September 30) is provided to tribal citizens nationwide to help offset the added expenses. The student must state the purpose of the assistance such as yearbook, cap and gown, announcements, letter jacket, pictures, class ring, Junior/Senior trip, college testing, prom, required class specific supplies or other related expense.