Elder Benefit Specialist Program (EBS)

Serves: Tribal Elders 60 years and older

The EBS provides benefits counseling, assistance, and advocacy for public benefits for Tribal Elders. They also provides outreach to the tribal elder meal sites and quarterly Great Lakes Native American Elders Association meetings throughout Wisconsin, in addition to health and resource events.

GLITC provides one position that is a shared services position for six Chippewa tribes (Bad River, Lac du Flambeau, Lac Courte Oreilles, Red Cliff, Sokaogon, St. Croix) and Forest County Potawatomi.

Legal backup services for this position are provided by the Indian Law Office of Wisconsin Judicare Legal Aide.