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EET and TANF Program

What is the EET Program?

The EET Program is the Education, Employment and Training Program authorized under Public Law 102-477 through the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

American Indians with Child
What does the EET Program do?

The EET Program is designed to provide skill-building activities and provides assistance to individuals who need instruction, who need funding for vocational training, apprenticeships, provides higher education scholarships, work experience and job placement services.

What is the TANF Program?

TANF's official name is Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and is authorized under a federal grant through the US Department of Health and Human Services.


Who is eligible for EET Services?

EET serves American Indian, Alaskan Natives, and Hawaiian Natives who reside in the Tribe's service Area, and, who are either:
  • Enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or a non-enrolled member with a blood degree of one-quarter or more or an Alaskan or Hawaiian Native
  • Resident of the Tribes service area

    And,

  • Demonstrates that the services requested shall lead to employment and self-sufficiency.
What does TANF Do?

The TANF Program is designed to assist families and help adult family members gain life skills, marketable job skills, education, and training that leads to self-confidence, self-sufficiency and employment services. TANF also provides assistance for children who do not live with their parents, but live with and are cared for by relative. This is called a Caretaker Relative Grant.

Who is eligible for TANF Services?

TANF's service area is limited to the four counties of the Fort Hall, Indian Reservation. They are Bannock, Bingham, Caribou, and Power counties in Idaho. The eligible person or family may be:

  • Enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes who Resides in the service area;
    OR
  • Federally recognized Indians who reside on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation;
  • The Caretaker Relative grant is used for the child basic food, shelter and clothing needs. Court guardianship papers are required at the time of application.
  • AND
  • Who have little or no income.

  • How can I receive assistance from EET or TANF:
    1. APPLY WITH THE PROGRAM
    2. BE DETERMINED ELIGIBLE
    3. ENROLLMENT (or approved for services)
    ***It is important that applicants follow through with the paperwork***
    Business Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
    Office Location: Human Resource Development Center
    Mailing Address: PO BOX 306 Pima Dr.| Fort Hall, Idaho 83203 | Phone:208-478-3845 | Fax: 208-478-3852 |
    Email Address: eet@shoshonebannocktribes.com

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