Elderly Needs Program

Purpose:

The purpose of the Bois Forte Elderly Needs Program is to assist Bois Forte Elderly or Handicapped/Disabled adults who have needs that cannot be met by other programs and resources.  It is intended to be a “last resort” program and applicants must apply to other agencies and be denied.

Who is eligible?

Bois Forte Band members who reside in Saint Louis, Koochiching and Itasca Counties who are:

• 55 years of age or older, or
• Between 21 and 54 years old and handicapped or disabled; and
• Have gross income of less than 250% of the federal poverty level.

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Contact

Teri Morrison
Lead Community Health Nurse
13071 Nett Lake Road, Suite A
Nett Lake, MN 55772
Office: 218-757-3295
Fax: 218-757-3335
Email: thmorrison@boisforte-nsn.gov