Chokka’ Kilimpi’ Family Resource Center
About
Chokka’ Kilimpi’, meaning “strong home” in the Chickasaw language, is a family resource center located in Norman, Oklahoma.
Through a variety of services, Chokka’ Kilimpi’ provides the assistance, guidance and support necessary to build and maintain strong, healthy Chickasaw families.
Eligibility
- Chickasaw
- Native American
- Chickasaw Nation employee
- Anyone who directly influences the life of a Native American child
A centerpiece of Governor Anoatubby’s Family Initiative, the initial planning for Chokka’ Kilimpi’ began in 2006. The family resource center opened its doors in August 2009 on the University of Oklahoma (OU) campus.
Chokka’ Kilimpi’ brings together a multi-disciplinary team using existing and new initiatives that strengthen Chickasaw families. We partner and collaborate across divisions within the Chickasaw Nation to continue to meet the needs of Chickasaw families. Chokka’ Kilimpi’ is also the center for training and research in collaboration with the OU Center for Applied Social Research.
Chokka’ Kilimpi’ Services
- Therapeutic counseling services to individuals, families, couples and caregivers of Chickasaw children
- Personal coordinators to assist Chickasaw citizen locate available and beneficial programs and services
- Research collaboration with the University of Oklahoma
- Supports Chickasaw students by giving them a welcoming place with a sense of community
- Internships and learning opportunities to students who are interested in the social resource fields
- Unique cultural programs including native beading, basket making and language
Chokka’ Kilimpi’ promotes healthy families through the four pillars of Chickasaw wellness: body, mind, spirit and culture.
For more information: www.chickasaw.net/ck
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