Pechanga Child & Family Services

About Us

The Pechanga Band created their Child & Family Services Department and Tribal Court to:

Preserve and strengthen the unity of the Pechanga Indian family
Preserve and strengthen each child’s Pechanga Tribal, cultural or ethnic identity whenever possible
Take actions that may be necessary to prevent the abuse, neglect or abandonment of children
Provide services for children and families with an emphasis on early intervention, prevention, and community based alternatives
Secure the rights and ensure fairness to children, parents and guardians that come before the Court
Provide a non-adversarial forum for culturally appropriate resolution of child and family welfare issues coming before the Tribal Court

All reports made to Pechanga Child & Family Services are Confidential. If you suspect child abuse and or neglect and would like to make a report you may do so anonymously by calling (951) 770-6106.

If you are a Mandated Reporter please click here to access the mandated reporter form. You can email the form or fax to our confidential fax (951) 693-5543

Services

Prevention and Early Intervention

Crisis Intervention

* Family Preservation

* Tribal Court Transfers for ICWA related matters

* Case Management

* Anger Management

* Child & Family Team Meetings

* Home Evaluations for Placement

* Foster Parent Recruitment & Training

* Parenting Education

National Training and Development Curriculum goes deeper than many traditional training programs. The curriculum provides transformative experiences for families embracing children with backgrounds of trauma, separation, and loss. We’ve infused adult learning theory, self-directed learning, transformative learning, and a layered curriculum approach into every aspect of our program.

* Expanding the Parenting Paradigm

Relatable for Families
Trauma-Informed
Current/Modern
Culturally Relevant;
Flexible/Multi-Use

If you are a Mandated Reporter please click here to access the mandated reporter form. You can email the form or fax to our confidential fax (951) 693-5543

Positive Indian Parenting 8 week course

Lesson 1 – Traditional Parenting

Lesson 2 – Lessons of the Storyteller

Lesson 3 - Lessons of the Cradleboard

Lesson 4- Harmony in Child-Rearing

Lesson 5- Traditional Behavior Management

Lesson 6- Lessons of Mother Nature

Lesson 7- Praise in Traditional Parenting

Lesson 8- Choices in Parenting

Please email or contact Griselda De La Torre if you are interested in participating, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 951-770-6067

A release of information must be signed by the tribal member upon admission to the treatment program authorizing progress reports, invoices, and statements from the facility to Child & Family Services for review and/or approval

Following exhaustion of insurance benefits, Rehabilitation Program Funding is available to adult and minor tribal members who agree by signature to remain alcohol and drug free for a minimum of two (2) years following completion of their treatment program

Applications for funding under the Program for minor tribal members must be executed by their parent or guardian

All tribal members receiving funding through the Rehabilitation Program must submit to drug screenings for verification during the 2 year period following completion of the treatment program

If the tribal member fails to complete any phase of their program, returns to using alcohol/drugs or fails to submit to drug screening when requested the member will be required to repay the Pechanga Band for the full amount of the funding expended on their behalf under the Rehabilitation Program

Lesson 6- Lessons of Mother Nature

Lesson 7- Praise in Traditional Parenting

Lesson 8- Choices in Parenting

Please email or contact Scott Melgren if you are interested in participating, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 951-770-6094