Native Family Wellness Program
The Sierra Native Alliance (SNA) Family Wellness Program includes family preservation, education, case management, counseling, and advocacy services build upon cultural strengths and resources to support families achieving their family wellness goals.
For families involved with child welfare, juvenile justice, or special education services; our Native Family Liaisons also provide advocacy services to assist families to understand the legal process, including their rights under ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) and resources available for Native families.
For more information on the group or individual recovery support, call Arthur at (530) 615-6695.
Community Health- Home Visitation
Special support for families with children ages 0-5 is available through our new First Five Program. In home parent support and education, case management, recovery support, family counseling and co-parenting services are designed to build the strength and resiliency of Native families. Call our Community Health Educator, Wanda Cloud at (530) 368-5427.

Positive Indian Parenting
The winter session of Positive Indian Parenting will start January 24th, on Mondays from 10am-12pm. Using storytelling, humor and lessons from Nature, this 8-week certificate program helps parents draw upon the strengths of culture and traditions to positively parent their children. Childcare provided upon request. flyer

White Bison Groups
The White Bison group meets Tuesday evenings, from 6-7:30 pm at the SNA Cultural Education Center. This Native American recovery program uses the strengths of our culture, including sweats and traditional teachings, to facilitate community wellness.
The White Bison group is facilitated by Traditional Health provider, Loren Nakai. For more information on the group or individual recovery support, call Arthur at (530) 615-6695.
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Families of Tradition
SNA sponsors family activity nights the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in collaboration with Indian Education programs in Placer and Nevada counties. Participants of all ages are invited to share a meal and participate in art, storytelling, and cultural education activities.
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For more information about our ffamily wellness and advocacy programs, contact Arthur Apodaca at arthura@sierranativealliance.org (530) 615-6695