Muscogee Nation Pathways

section 1115 waiver, 5 fiscal years ending in 2029

Bridging the gap:
Services currently available
Fitting the needs of MCN Child Support case participants
Holistic approach to bond between NCPs and their families

Important Facts To Know About The Muscogee Nation

● 62% of Noncustodial Parents are unemployed or underemployed

● This percentage represents approximately 775 individuals

● Estimated equal number of custodial parents or guardians also fall into this category

Goals

● Strengthen our community by increasing the individual strengths of our parents and children

● Find individualized approaches to service that clarify the pathways for each participant

● Reduce unemployment and underemployment problems that widely affect members of our community

Culturally Specific Needs

A menu of services to our families include:  

● Traditional employment and training services 

● Active, tailored child support case management services 

● Trauma-informed training and coaching 

● Culturally relevant & vocation-specific training

● Peer-to-peer support to address barriers 

    • Multigenerational trauma 

    • Substance dependency (when present) 

● Entrepreneur incubation programs 

● Financial literacy training 

● Management skill development 

● Transportation related assistance 

● Work support and problem-solving during all stages of work placement 

● End-of-program transition training and assistance 

Our Program Partners

College of the Muscogee Nation Educational goals, GED or Post HS

Employment and Training Services Training and dedicated staff, collaborate on an office accessible to the public

MCN Behavioral Health Resources for mental health, drug and alcohol issues

Muscogee Creek Nation Reintegration Management with customer employment training and services

Impact on Our Community

Children and families will benefit directly from:

●Parents and guardians who are able to obtain and retain employment

●Parents who learn to overcome multigenerational trauma

●Provided with support and steps towards overcoming substance dependance


We hope to break the cycle of trauma and have a positive impact – not only on this generation of children, but also on the generations to come.