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.

To promote the quality of life for families and enhance provider/community relations for services provided to children and families in cass county, mn. the children's initiative collaborative stregthens collaborative relationships, monitors the continuum of services, and identifies and supports new ways to deliver services. the primary program activities include: oversight of children's mental health services and support, and preventative intervention programs targeting children at risk of out of home placement, in addition to addressing needs of children and families that aid them in being more successful as individuals, families, and communities. programs are primarily implemented through the cass county school districts, family centers, and public health. the collaborative also facilitates information sharing among partners and service delivery programs via gatherings and a website, and provides training for local collaborative time study (lcts) participants keeping them up to date

To support, promote, protect, and enhance the local economic environment and artistic community

Provide a day care program for developmentally disabled adults who live in the community which consists of educational, recreational, and pre- vocational training.

Supporting persons with disabilities through a person centered approach.