TRIBAL BENEFITS

The following services are made possible with revenue generated from the tribe's gaming and other business operations. These programs include:

Health Care
Tribal members receive affordable medical, dental and mental health services at the 11,600-square-foot Potawatomi Health and Wellness Center, constructed on the reservation in 1995.

Education
Tribal members benefit from a full range of educational programs that combine academic and cultural teachings. For instance, Potawatomi culture plays a central role in Even Start, a multi-faceted program designed to aid the development of academic, physical, social/ emotional, cultural and spiritual skills.

Daycare
The 8,640-square-foot Rising Sun Daycare Center, completed in 1995, houses the tribe's daycare and Head Start programs.

Youth Activities
A sizable portion of the Forest County Potawatomi population is under the age of 18. For this reason, we place considerable emphasis on creating suitable education, social development, employment and recreation opportunities for children.

Elderly Services
Comprehensive programs help ensure the needs of the elderly are met. Services range from congregation and home-delivered meals to in-home health services, transportation and home repair.

Housing
Until recently, much of the housing on the reservation was substandard, some without running water, sewer service or electricity. To reverse these problems, a significant amount of home renovation and new home construction is taking place. The majority of the projects are made possible through loans from the tribe.

Environment
A clean environment is crucial to the Potawatomi lifestyle, yet the environmental health of the reservation is constantly being challenged by outside sources. The tribe is working diligently to ensure that the quality of the air, land and water are protected.