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N'Go Doo Dee Family Support Initiative. (Archived Project)
Investigator (PI):	Thompson, Laura L
Performing Organization (PO):	(Current): Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.
Supporting Agency (SA):	W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Initial Year:	1994
Final Year:	1997
Award Type:	Grant
Population Base:	Seven of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribes in MI (rural population)
Study Population:	Native American Families
Abstract:	In 1994 W. K. Kellogg Foundation funded this grant to ITC to foster health care systems that include family-centered, community-based services, involve collaboration among multiple sectors, and engage institutions as partners. It emphasizes holistic health education and prevention based on Native American health values, spiritual, emotional and intellectual wellness in addition to physical health. Family Resource Specialists, indigenous to the participating Tribe, seeks to provide services which are pertinent to identified community needs. The staff works in collaboration with the seven tribes and local health and human service agencies. Technical assistance is provided via ITC.
MeSH Terms:	Community Health Planning /organization & administration Community-Institutional Relations Health Promotion Health Services Needs and Demand Holistic Health Humans * Indians, North American Michigan Religion
Keywords:	research support, non-U.S. Gov't
Country:	United States
State:	Michigan
Zip Code:	49783
UI:	96202050
Project Status:	Archived