San Carlos Apache Tribe Administration

San Carlos Agency is a regional office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which is governed by the Department of the Interior. Founded in 1824, the Bureau of Indian Affairs is responsible for enhancing the quality of life, promoting economic opportunities, and protecting and improving the assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. The agency serves more than 550 federally recognized tribes through various office locations. Its part, Office of Indian Services, operates general assistance, disaster relief, child welfare, tribal government and reservation road programs. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services administers and funds law enforcement operations, tribal courts and detention facilities that are located on Federal Indian lands.