Mission
We shall serve,
with integrity and
in an ethical manner,
to empower all families, based on the Navajo teachings of the concept of T’áá hwó ájít’éego, to become self-reliant.
The foundation of the Navajo Nation Program for Self Reliance is based upon the Navajo values and teachings of living life in harmony and balance or Hozho K’eh Iina.
The concept of T’aa hwo’ ajit’eego is included in traditional teachings. This powerful concept captures living life in harmony and balance so that one lives with a purpose, makes conscious decisions requiring personal discipline and taking responsibility for one’s life.
The NNPSR adopted these values and teachings as a foundation and model for individuals and family served by the program to follow on their path to self-sufficiency.
Hozho K’eh Iina and T’aa hwo’ ajit’eego
The concepts of Hozho K’eh Iina and T’aa hwo’ ajit’eego are in each of the following developmental stages of learning and personal development:
Thinking - Nitsáhakéés: Promoting personal responsibility by educating customers on welfare reform while reducing dependency on public assistance by creating educational and career opportunities. Providing assistance to the Customer for basic needs while addressing social dilemmas by identifying and providing referrals to key resources.
Planning - Nahat’á: Creating an atmosphere encouraging personal change by assisting the Customer in identifying specific opportunities which foster a positive change. The Customer will begin to recognize their personal strengths which promote the Customer’s well-being by encouraging a Customer-centered process that instills hope and optimism in the Customer’s capacity for change.
Doing – Adííliil: Implementing a plan of action based on identified strengths and barriers while establishing and providing opportunities for Customers to develop skills, enhance knowledge and gain experience will help them to become self-sufficient and self-reliant.
Growing – Bee niisééldoo: Developing a plan of action that results in cultivation of long range goals and achievements which will support the concept of self-sufficiency, Iina, for the customer and their family members.
These four cultural components provide guidance and serve as a model for development of well-being and promotes value in sustaining Navajo livelihood, self-reliance and self-efficacy in today’s world.
Assistance, Services & Activities
Case Management
Screening
Intake/Eligibility Determination
Assessment
Personal Responsibility Plan
Referral Services
Monitoring, evaluation and re-assessment
Closure
Follow-up
Diversion
Limited assistance may be provided to Customers who have a high potential for obtaining and maintaining long-term employment. Families must meet specific criteria including verification of sustainable employment.
Monthly Assistance Payments
Eligible families are provided with monthly assistance payments for basic needs. Families must meet specific criteria.
Basic Career Mentoring and Guidance
Customers are provided one-on-one sessions to identify the customer's interests, assess skills and proide access and referrals to available resources.
Educational and Employment Incentives
Educational and employment-related incentives are provided to motivate and encourage Customers to maintain participation in education and employment.
Support Services
Adult customers are provided training related to the skills necessary for education, employment search and maintaining employment.
Volunteer, Job Coaching and Placement
Adults deemed ready for employment are informed of and referred to employment opportunities matching their employment history, skills and goals.
Referrals
Customers are referred to federal, State, tribal, private and other organizations to assist in meeting work activity requirements or obtain training for employment.
Transitional Support
Families no longer eligible to receive monthly assistance payments due to securing employment may be eligible for support as they "transition": toward self-sufficiency.
