We have a particular emphasis on tribal initiatives, taking a community engaged, culturally centered approach to design, implement and evaluate tribal organizational capacity-building initiatives; conduct culturally respectful and culturally congruent research, evaluation and assessment; and support the development of a skilled and knowledgeable tribal workforce. Ultimately, we aim to create deeper understanding of the role of culture in tribal program operations and service delivery and improve the cultural competency of all Butler Institute staff and child welfare professionals, while strengthening tribal sovereignty.
In partnership with R.O.C.K. Mat-Su and the local Office of Children’s Services in Alaska, we developed a culturally centered family contact program that is being used to increase visitation frequency and quality in support of family reunification goals.
Through the Capacity Building Center for Tribes, we provide coordinated and culturally responsive capacity building technical assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native Nations, helping them to build the organizational and service capacity of their tribal child welfare programs.
Suzanne Delap, senior research associate II, and principal investigator and co-investigator for Indigenous initiatives and early childhood projects, shares her experiences within tribal child welfare and the path that lead her to her involvement in the work we do here at Butler Institute for Families.
Coaching can help nurture and expand post-traumatic growth! Butler Institute for Families'Sommer Purdom discusses how a trauma-informed coaching approach can help people let go of habits that no longer serve them.
Discover the magic of deep connections in coaching! Butler Institute for Families'Christa Doty reflects on embracing diverse perspectives and enriching coaching experiences.
A good coach can make sure your "doing" is aligned with your "being." Butler Institute for Families'Kavitha Kailasam discusses the approaching holiday season and how good coaching skills can help her turn the chaos into energy that nurtures her.