2013 Annual Report - Northwood Children`s Services

ANNUAL REPORT
2013
714 W. College Street
Duluth, MN 55811
218-724-8815
www.northwoodchildren.org
Contents
CEO’S STATEMENT 05
BOARD CHAIRPERSON REPORT 06
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION 08
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 09
CHARITABLE SUPPORT 10
Mission Statement
Northwood Children’s Services
mission is to build brighter
futures for the children and
families we serve.
We operate a full continuum
of quality mental health
treatment programs delivered
by passionate, professional and
highly trained staff.
President & CEO Report
Richard Wolleat
You can read all
about the year in
review in the next
section of this report
summarized by Board
Chairperson, Mr.
Kenneth Johnson.
According to our
year-end report card,
2013 was quite a
year as we reached
a milestone in the number of children served
in our 130 year history – 600 in total in our
various programs. The children make amazing
progress while they are with us, and they,
their parents, and referring workers reported a
high level of satisfaction with the services we
provide.
As I look back, I reflect on how the events
of 2013 brought our mission to life. How
successful were we in building a brighter
future for the children and families we serve?
I remember the brothers who arrived two
years ago in our residential program. They
were so scarred from childhood trauma that
they hid in closets and would barely talk to
anyone. I saw them today; one was honored
for being the student of the week in one of our
day treatment programs. I wish you could have
witnessed the beam on his face when he was
presented his certificate and sweatshirt! Both
boys are currently in a Northwood therapeutic
foster home and are thriving in all spheres
of their lives - at home, in school and in the
community.
I think about the teenage girl who arrived at
our Diagnostic and Assessment Center. She
was so angry and lacked a positive image of
herself; she lashed out at virtually everyone
she encountered in a violent manner to
keep everyone away. Recently, I saw her
perform a prominent role in a skit. She played
it so well! No way would she have had the
self-confidence to try that six months ago.
When I checked her record, her incidents of
aggression have diminished to almost zero.
She greets her staff and peers with a ready and
genuine smile that is wonderful to see.
Finally, I think about the sisters who recently
graduated from one of our group homes.
They were orphans from Russia and their path
to success was not easy. They started in our
residential program to stabilize dangerous
behaviors, graduated to our group home and
intensive day treatment program, and finally
to public high school, where both graduated
two years ago. But, that’s not all. Before leaving
our group home having turned 21 years old,
they both completed a successful year at Lake
Superior College. What a wonderful platform
from which to launch their adult lives.
In closing, the children are first and foremost
in all that we do. I thank our staff, board of
directors, volunteers, donors, and community
partners for helping us change the world one
child at a time.
After all, if not us, who? If not here, where?
Richard Wolleat
President & CEO
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Board Chairperson Report
Kenneth Johnson
600
12
Average
Age
6
Children
Served
2012
While preparing for this
report, I realized it is the
fifth year of conveying
the highlights of this
organization. As I was
going through previous
statements, I noticed
that there was one thing
that really stands out;
that is, how Northwood
continues to evolve,
adapt to change, and grow stronger yearafter-year. I think it’s worth noting that in the
“business world” those things don’t happen by
accident. In my opinion, that is entirely due to
the leadership team and staff that are working
here at Northwood!
In 2013, Northwood Children’s Services crossed a
threshold by celebrating 130 years of continuous
services to area youth and serving more children
than any other year in our history-600 in all! We
continued to expand the scope and reach of our
mental health treatment programs and worked
with children and youth from 3 to 21 years old,
with the average age being 12. We served 192
students in our residential treatment programs,
173 in day treatment, 44 in foster care, 22 in the
Little Learners Program, 83 at the Diagnostic
and Assessment Center and 86 in our In-home/
Aftercare program.
We continue to have a strong presence in the
community and region providing services to 148
St. Louis County residents and another 51 from
Carlton and Itasca Counties.
The children we serve continue to have intense
needs, and all have a mental health diagnosis.
Many are not able to form secure attachments
and forge positive relationships due to
experiences in their infancy, and their problems
are compounded by repeated exposure to
traumatic experiences as they grow older. We
have continued to enhance our ability to provide
care and treatment to those children by training
all of our staff in creating an effective traumainformed organization.
In addition, the clinical staff have all been trained
under a grant provided by the Department
of Human Services to provide specific trauma
focused therapy.
Parents, referring workers, and students reported
a high level of satisfaction with the services
we provide. Especially valued by parents and
workers were our efforts to meet their children’s
educational and recreational needs, focusing
on their child’s strengths, the knowledge and
skills of our staff, our respectful treatment of
the students and encouraging family visits and
contact. The students were most pleased with
the food, medical care, therapy services, the
presence of a safe environment and our respect
for their culture, or ethnicity. It’s good to know
we focus on the fundamentals which make kids
feel safe!
Northwood
Board of Directors
2013-2014
As always, in 2013 we were engaged in a
continuous improvement effort. We offered
294 workshops and staff members received
almost 9700 hours of training – an average of
almost 50 hours per employee. A leadership
development program for all agency
supervisors was facilitated over the course of
three days and we hosted a number of seminars
conducted by well known professionals from
around the state.
We also continued to expand our array of
services. In September, we opened the third
school-based day treatment program -- this one
at the new Myers/Wilkins school in the central
hillside. We developed our capacity to provide
clinical services to the community by adding a
well respected psychologist to our staff in July
and plans were firmed up, and approved, to
build a new secure unit that will also house our
Diagnostic and Assessment Center at the West
Campus. Construction is tentatively scheduled
to begin in May.
Because we were able to attain success in
being the provider of choice in all program
areas we choose to operate, we once again had
a very successful year financially. A number of
great agency events were held over the course
of the year -- the inaugural Art Sled Rally, the
Annual Student Awards banquet, and another
fabulous week at Camp Olson!
The 130th Anniversary Celebration was a
success, with great attendance and interest
from the public at the open house at the West
Campus. The event was a catalyst for a good
deal of positive media coverage. Featured
articles appeared in the Duluth News Tribune,
“The Woman Today”, Minneapolis Star Tribune,
and a broadcast television interview with Dick
Wolleat on “Almanac North”. You may recall
that in my report last year, I noted that we
intended to increase the public’s awareness of
Northwood and its mission, and I think we’ve
seen much success in that area.
As you can see, much was accomplished over
this past year – however, there is still much
left to do. So in closing, I want to thank each
and every one of you for your time, your
commitment, and your efforts in helping the
children we serve live successful and satisfying
lives.
Thank you all!
Kenneth Johnson
Chairperson
Chairperson
Kenneth Johnson
Secretary
Marla Halvorson
Treasurer
Paul Libbon
President/CEO
Richard Wolleat
Directors
Eric Berg
John Cairns
Dr. ElizaBeth Carver
Christie Erickson
Will Norman
Michael Stellmaker
Tim Thorp
Northwood
Foundation
2013-2014
President
Richard Wolleat
Vice President
Michael Stellmaker
Secretary/Treasurer
Deanna Benson
Directors
Juhl Halvorson
Kenneth Johnson
Cindi Sorensen
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Financial Statement & Student’s Served
Admissions
Statement of Financial Position
Residential
Day Treatment
2013
2012
Diagnostic & Assessment Center
192
ASSETS
Current
$6,410,785
$8,457,799
Property & Equipment—net
$9,043,997
$8,885,778
Other Assets
$10,957,302
$12,190,182
TOTAL
$26,412,084
$29,533,759
173
83
Students Served
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities
Long Term Liabilities
446
$ 897,377
$
-0-
Net Assets
$25,514,707
$28,572,390
TOTAL
$26,412,084
$29,533,759
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REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT
$13,471,396
$13,872,890
$43,371
$72,103
$162,580
$161,980
Miscellaneous Income
$94,174
$28,281
Child Nutrition Revenue
$202,247
$208,867
Investment Income
$194,685
$212,209
$14,168,453
$14,556,330
Contributions and Grants
Rental Income
TOTAL
Average Length of Stay - Months
Residential
$10,049,943
$10,535,520
Supporting Services
$1,849,293
$1,985,080
TOTAL EXPENSES
$11,899,236
$12,520,600
$610,189
$1,021,953
Other Non-operating Activities
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
8
$2,879,406
$3,057,683
Day Treatment
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Diagnostic & Assessment Center
11
1
Ethnicity
65.1
EXPENSES
Program Services
Female
961,369
-0-
Fees for Services
Male
Caucasian
Native American
African American
Racially Mixed
Hispanic
2.7
12.7
7.9
10.5
Programs & Services
Residential Treatment: Northwood offers 24-hour residential treatment at our Main and West Campuses. Within an assigned team of 10-12 students grouped according to treatment needs, diagnosis, and age, residential treatment enables youth to build positive relationships with caring staff who are committed to their personal growth and success.
Diagnostic & Assessment Center: The Diagnostic and Assessment Center provides comprehensive evaluations,
diagnoses, and family assessments for children referred to the program. A comprehensive evaluation of the youth is
completed in 35 days, or less. A short-term residential program, using a solution-focused therapy model is available
for children and youth who require more intensive therapy.
Intensive Day Treatment Program: Merritt Creek and Chester Creek Intensive Day Treatment serves children with
behavioral, emotional, or learning problems. Day treatment addresses the needs of boys and girls who need more
intense services than public schools provide, yet do not need out-of-home, 24-hour care. Day treatment provides
intensive mental health and special education programs, while sustaining the students in their homes in the
community.
School Based Intensive Day Treatment Program: The school based intensive day treatment program addresses the
needs of boys and girls who can stay in their public school. Currently, programs exist at Piedmont Elementary School,
Lincoln Park Middle School and Myers-Wilkins Elementary School.
Schools: Merritt Creek Academy and Chester Creek Academy provide individualized, integrated, experiential and
innovative educational programs for their students. Schools are located on campus.
Group Homes: Northwood operates six group homes in Duluth. These programs were established under the provisions
of the Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals legislation. Each home has a live-in staff and two counselors.
Education is provided at one of our two campus schools, or the Duluth Public School District, or local colleges.
Therapeutic Foster Care: This is a unique, caring, and individualized program for young people whose special needs
cannot be met by their own families. Foster parents are professionally trained and have experience working with
special needs children.
Little Learners Enrichment Center: This is an early intervention program for toddlers and preschoolers. The program
follows an early childhood education model that emphasizes the acquisition of social, physical, and academic skills.
The goal of the program is to teach skills to enable them to mainstream into regular education.
Community Services: An array of services, including outpatient therapy, in-home skills training, and diagnostic and
evaluation services are available through the Children and Family Center located at the Main Campus.
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Charitable support is a key factor in Northwood’s ability to further its mission of building brighter futures for
the children and families we serve. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following foundations, businesses
and individuals for your generous support. If we have omitted your name, we apologize and ask that you
let us know.
Arsher Charitable Trust
Edna M. & H. Anna Jenks’
Charitable Fund
George Barnum Trust
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation
Wildey H. Mitchell
Family Foundation
Advantage Emblem
AmeriPride
Anytime Fitness
Arrowhead Printing
Bagley & Company Jewelers
Bernick”s Pepsi
Black Woods Grill & Bar
Boy Scouts of America
Cartier Agency, Inc.
Chemsearch
Cliffs Natural Resources
Cloquet Country Club
Como Oil
Compudyne
Country Inn Duluth-North
Dairy Queen
Duane Holm Construction
Duluth Huskies
Duluth Lawn & Sport
Enger Park Golf Course
Engwall Florist & Greenhouse
Esterbrooks Scott Signorelli
Eshquaguma Country Club
Equipment Rental
Field Logic
Fireman’s Mutual Aid
Association
Frame Corner
Giant’s Ridge Golf Course
Grandma’s Restaurants
Greenfield Communications
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Happy Sleeper
High Banks Resort
Innovations in Quality
Consulting
Integrated Office Solutions
Jamar
Johnson Carpet One
Johnson Insurance Consultants
Johnson Wilson Constructors
Johnson’s Carpet One
Kolar Automotive Group
Krenzen Auto
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Ledingham Promotional
Lester Park Golf Course
London Road Car Wash
Marine General
MARS Lakeview Arena
Marshall School
Maurices
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Wild
Nemadji Golf Course
NEO Solutions
Nevada Bob’s
Nordic Waste
North Shore Bank of Commerce
Northern Business Products
On The Limit
Overhead Door
Pioneer Bank
Play it Again Sports
Pro Print
RJ Sport & Cycle
Red-E Electric
Republic Bank
Ridgeview Country Club
Schneiderman’s Furniture
Share Advantage Credit Union
Sinnott Blacktop
Ski Hut
Stack Bros.
State Chemical Solutions
St. Germain’s Cabinets
Subway
Sugar Lake Lodge
Super One Foods
Superior Shores
SYSCO Minnesota
Texas Roadhouse
The Duluth Playhouse
The EDGE Waterpark
The Wilderness at Fortune Bay
Twin Ports Golf Studio
Twin Ports Walleye Association
Twin Ports Paper
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Duluth
University MN-Duluth
Walsh Building Products
Woodland Hills
Muriel Abram
Becky Adkins
Milton Anderson
Al Amatuzio
Ann C. Anderson
Anonymous
William and Janice Antilla
James Beattie
Deanna Benson
Barbara Bentz
Marilyn Bero
Carol Best
Richard Bradford
Beth Brown
Jeffrey Cadwell
Douglas Carlson
Richard Carlson
Walter Carlson
Jeff Coenen
Barbara Colvin
William Croke
Terry Degner
James Denney
Richard Dobbs
Gary Dolinar
Frank Dusek
David Feinberg
Janet Filter
David Garon
Judith Genevie
Robert Lahti
Marilyn LeHouillier
Hugo Leider
Maurice Leuthner
Mary Loberg
Gordon Madson
Arthur Mahlberg
John Matetich
Myrna Matheson
Betty Merling
Kenneth Mitchell
Donald Moline
Scott Montgomery
Raymond Munic
Rose Marie Murkve
Nathan Neff
Susan Gillman
Karyl Giombetti
Marilyn Hagberg
Sharon Hahn
Barbara Hammer
Bruce Hanson
Glenn Harris
Donald Haynes
Margaret Holahan
James J. Hoolihan
John Hunt
James W. Hursh
Lisa Hutchinson
Donald Imbertson
Phyllis James
Dale M. Johnson
Floyd A. Johnson
Kenneth D. Johnson
Ted Johnson
Gretchen Karkoska
Kathleen Kelly
Priscilla Knighton
Charles Kolasinski
Jack Krenzen
Kevin Kruszenski
Joseph Kubala
Renee A. LaBelle
Robert J. Norstrom
Charles Orsak
Kathleen Oswald
Patricia Patronas-Swor
James R. Pederson
Carol Person
Roger Petry
Lucille Priley
Scott Rollins
Santi Romani
Nancy Roseen
Joseph Rosenzweig
Rolland Royer
David Rutford
Bruce Rutherford
Nick Schneider
Ann Schwartz
Thomas Seidelmann
Glenda Sherman
Loren Skow
Claudia Soderstrom
Patricia Sorensen
Donald Sotebeer
Francis Steele
Thomas Stonemark
David X. Swenson
Virginia Thompson
Lewis Tiffany
Iyone Tollefson
Merry Wallin
John Watkins
Geoffrey Witrak
Richard Wolleat
Robert Zallar
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ANNUAL REPORT 2013
Northwood Children’s Services
714 W. College Street
Duluth, MN 55811
Ph. 218 724 8815
Fax. 218 724 0251
www.northwoodchildren.org