Cherokee Nation leaders opened a new Indian Child Welfare office on Oct. 14 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, according to the Cherokee Phoenix. The 40,000-square-foot building was purchased and remodeled by the tribe to house more than 70 employees, with capacity for up to 98.
Sally Wilson, senior director of the office, was quoted as saying the new facility represents “hope, safety and belonging” for Cherokee children. The space includes offices, classrooms, visitation rooms, an indoor playroom and two outdoor playgrounds.
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