Mission/Vision/Services of Tribal Program: 
The purpose of the Cheyenne River Protective Payee Program is to provide our clients with financial stability, and security. Our clients include those who are mentally disabled, Elderly, and children, recipients of Social Security benefits. A determination of the client's current day-to-day living needs, such as food, clothing, housing, medical expenses and personal items, is made by the Representative Payee who utilizes the client's Social Security benefits payments to meet those needs. 

Who and What are we? 
A protective payee is a person or an employee of an agency who manages individuals' cash benefits to provide for basic needs - housing, utilities, clothing, childcare, and food. They may also provide services such as training individuals how to manage money. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Mandated by the Social Security Administration to have a Representative Payee appointed to manage benefits

• Mental Health or Developmental Disability diagnosis 

• Homeless, with supporting documentation 

• Adults and Children; Singles and Families are eligible to receive services 
  
   

Goals 

• To help Clients obtain and maintain safe, affordable, lifestyle 

• To help Clients learn appropriate money management skills

• To help Clients achieve greater self-determination 

• Prevent Financial abuse and fraud against our vulnerable 

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CRST Protective Payee Service 
Services are intended to help ensure stability and maximize each Client's ability to live stress free from financial issues. Services include: 

• Finance Management/Bill Paying 

• Budget Counseling 

• Monthly Home Visits 

• Assist Clients with Food and Basic Needs Shopping 

• Social Outings/ Recreational Activities 
   

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