Pine River-Backus Family Center

“990 reviewed at the first monthly meeting following completion of the information return.”

“Reviewed as needed at monthly board meetings.”

“Reviewed and approved at a monthly meeting devoted to employee evaluations and compensation.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“The center is a collaborative effort that strives to provide local children and their families with support they need to function as a strong and healthy family unit. Our vision is that all families will have what they need to reach their full potential and contribute to their community. We are community based and seek to meet the changing needs of families and children as they arise, as well as to build upon the strengths that are already present within the community. During the years the family center has been open, it has become a hub of activity and has been proven to be an effective way to offer services and programming tailored to the community. We also function as the community food shelf in conjunction with the food shelves nationwide.”

“The pine river area food shelf distributed 123,495 pounds of food to 405 unduplicated households and 2,612 duplicated households. Our family support specialist served 13 families during 304 visits in our community. Goals achieved included therapy, creating family routine, applying for housing assistance, getting their permit/license or aa degree. Family support staff served 1,800 neighbors by providing assistance with salvation army vouchers, mnsure navigator, faxing, printing, forms, and resource connection. 11 families benefited from the parent child plus program that encouraged healthy development in children and prepared them for school. 16,270 meals were provided through the community meals program. Christmas for kids provided 217 children with a merry christmas. The family center mentored an intern from the rural minnesota cep program who worked 567.75 hours. The family center has held a contract with the state of minnesota for 10 plus years to serve as a host site for the region 3 prevention coordinator. The center also provides facilities for child and teen checkups, women infant children, and family planning clinics.”