Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation awards $1 million to expand disability services for Native children
Two-year grant supports culturally grounded assessments, therapy and family services across California
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has awarded a $1 million, two-year grant through its Doyuti T’uhkama program to Acorns to Oak Trees, a Native-led nonprofit that provides developmental disability services for Native children and families, according to a statement from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. The funding will expand culturally grounded developmental assessments, pediatric therapy, family navigation and community outreach, with a focus on tribal and rural communities across California. The organization was founded by Season Goodpasture, a Maidu and Paiute therapist, after her daughter’s autism diagnosis inspired her to improve access to services for Native families.
The grant will support expanded clinical space in Southern California, the creation of a Northern California service hub, outreach to additional tribal communities and efforts to pursue Tribal Federally Qualified Health Center designation, according to the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation press release. The Nation said the investment reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting Native-led solutions that strengthen community well-being and expand access to care for future generations.
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