Indian Child Welfare

Physical Address:
2210 W Gore Blvd
Suite 3
Lawton, OK 73501

Mailing Address:
PO Box 908
Lawton, OK 73502

Phone Number:
(580) 492-1140

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mission

The Indian Child Welfare Department protects, preserves, and empowers Comanche children, families, and the community. Grounded in our nation's values, traditions, and sovereignty, we strive to ensure the safety, well-being, and cultural identity of every Comanche child. We aim to preserve Comanche families honor our heritage and promote healing and resilience in our children’s community.

Vision

Protecting the rights of Comanche children, preserving families, and empowering our tribal community by upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act with cultural integrity, advocacy, and compassion.

Services

As part of the department’s renewed initiative to redirect funding to our Foster Children, our services will now specifically be directed to those who are for Certified Comanche Foster Homes, those currently fostering Comanche youth, and those completing a Safety Plan with OHS. They are only available for Comanche youth in Foster Care who are enrolled with the Comanche Nation and between the ages of 0 and 18. For our Preventive Services, we will assist those in a Safety Plan with OHS; documentation is required. This service is designed to encourage and support the Comanche family by helping them get where they need to be and preventing the breakup of the family and the entry of more Comanche Youth into the child welfare system.

Rendered Services

• Foster Care & Adoption
• Family Preservation $ Support Services
• Mental Health & Counseling Services
• Financial Assistance
• Awareness & Advocacy
• Life Skills & Independent Living Programs
• Social & Recreational Opportunities
• Education & Skills Development

Preventative Services *Safety Plan Clients

• Parenting Education
• Mental Health & Counseling Services
• Financial Literacy
• Job Training
• Substance Use Treatment
• Financial Assistance (School Breakfast and Lunch), Utilities, and Rent.

Client Services

• Kinship Care Support (Relatives caring for children to keep them within the family network) – Financial Assistance, Training, Counseling Services.
• Mental Health & Counseling Services
• Driver’s Education & Transportation Assistance
• Extracurricular Activities
• Summer Camps
• Cultural & Identity-Based Support
• Educational Support
• Clothing, Shoes, and Seasonal Wear
• Bedding
• Holiday & Birthday Celebrations
• Emergency Placement Support
• Luggage or Travel Bag Set
• Other