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A Message from the
Board Chairman & Executive Director
Greetings! It is with pleasure that we share with you our Annual Report. In 2015, Watertown
Head Start continued to be a major focus for the Board of Directors to ensure families and
children would receive uninterrupted services. The Watertown School District has been very
gracious the past several years in allowing the Head Start program to utilize the old Grant
School building to provide services to area children aged 3-5. However, with an aging building
and the associated high-maintenance costs, the Watertown School District asked ICAP to
find an alternate location for the 2016-2017 school year. After several years of searching
out existing buildings within Watertown, which has also included consideration of building
a new facility, ICAP has recently reached an agreement to purchase a site that will require
renovations before being suitable for classrooms. The Watertown School District is allowing
Head Start to utilize classrooms in the Garfield School for the upcoming school year to allow
time for the renovations to be completed. Head Start’s new location will prove to be an asset
for the community of Watertown and for the children and families who will be served.
The Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP) Board of Directors’ vision and path for
our agency has focused on making every opportunity available within our structure to have
our customers achieve their goals through empowerment. ICAP recently completed an indepth community needs assessment determining gaps between current conditions and desired
conditions. The discrepancies between these conditions were measured to appropriately
identify the needs. These were affordable housing, early education and care, and healthcare
including medicines. Keeping all of these specific needs in mind, a comprehensive plan was
developed by the Board of Directors and staff to guide ICAP to measureable outcomes in
the lives of many families. It also delivers a road map for the next several years to empower
people to live, not just survive.
We anticipate 2016 will see many changes, exciting developments, and challenges for ICAP.
We are looking forward to the year ahead and the positive impacts that will occur.
Sincerely,
Dennis Weeldreyer
Board Chairman
Cindy Dannenbring
Executive Director
Mission Statement
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
empowers people to live, not just survive.
Helping People. Changing Lives.
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2014-2015 Board of Directors
Dennis Weeldreyer, Chairman
Brenda Hanten, Vice Chairman
Bill Hansen, Treasurer
Annette Mitchell, Secretary
Each county is represented by three individuals; persons from the
low-income, community and public sectors.
Brookings County - Janice Heldt, Art Conners, Ryan Krogman
Clark County - Chad Thomas, Mark Tracy, Francis Hass
Codington County - Tracy Stavick, Christian Weseloh, Brenda Hanten
Deuel County - Nancy Meyer, Ronald Boone, Steven Rhody
Grant County - Edna Englund, Stan Liechti, Doug Stengel
Hamlin County – Julienne Johnson, Marj Schleuter, Douglas Noem
Kingsbury County - Amanda Frazier, Natalie Palmlund, Delmer Wolkow
Lake County – Emily Enger, Jeff Nelson, Dan Bohl
Lincoln County – Brandy Jensen, Dennis Weeldreyer, Jim Schmidt
McCook County – Sandy Bartscher, Darrell Kirby, Ralph Dybdahl
Miner County – Stacey Piper, Pat Maroney, Alex Protsch
Minnehaha County – Christina Johnson, Bonnie Duffy, Dick Kelly
Moody County – Annette Mitchell, Bill Nibbelink, Jerry Doyle
Turner County – Denise Pickner, Bill Hansen, James Adamson
Board of Directors
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About ICAP
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP) was chartered in 1966 as a private
non-profit Community Action Agency (CAA). CAAs were created under the auspices of the
Economic Opportunity Act, the legislative core of President Johnson’s War on Poverty. ICAP
originally served Lake and Miner counties in South Dakota and has since expanded to include
Brookings, Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner,
Minnehaha, Moody and Turner counties.
The main objective of “community action” is to empower lower-income and elderly people to
help themselves out of poverty. Across the board, ICAP staff work with participants to achieve
greater self-sufficiency, offering a hand-up, not a hand-out.
ICAP’s central office is located in Madison, South Dakota and serves 14 eastern South Dakota
counties. For more information about ICAP programs and services, please visit
www.interlakescap.com or call the administrative office in Madison at (605) 256-6518.
County Service Site
Grant
County
Milbank
Clark
County
The Promise of Community Action
Codington
County
Deuel
County
Community Action changes people’s lives,
embodies the spirit of hope,
improves communities, and
makes America a better place to live.
Watertown
Clark
Clear Lake
Hamlin
County
Hayti
Kingsbury
County
We care about the entire community, and
we are dedicated to helping people
help themselves and each other.
Brookings
County
DeSmet
Brookings
Miner
County
Lake
County
Moody
County
Flandreau
Madison
Howard
McCook
County
Salem
Minnehaha
County
Sioux Falls
South
Dakota
Helping People. Changing Lives.
Parker
Turner
County
Canton
Lincoln
County
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Office & Program Locations
Main Office Location
Lake County
111 N Van Eps
Madison, SD 57042
605-256-6518
Office Sites
Brookings County
601 4th St Suite 104
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-6391
Clark County
116 N Commerical - PO Box 119
Clark, SD 57225
605-532-5156
Codington County
7 - 8th Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
605-886-7674
Deuel County
County Courthouse - PO Box 616
Clear Lake, SD 57226
605-874-2062
Grant County
210 E 5th Avenue
Milbank, SD 57252
605-432-6571
Hamlin County
County Courthouse - PO Box 237
Hayti, SD 57241
605-783-3867
Kingsbury County
Upper Level County Courthouse
PO Box 254
DeSmet, SD 57231
605-854-3701
Lincoln County
104 N Main Suite 140
Canton, SD 57013
605-940-1909
McCook County
Courthouse - 130 W Essex
PO Box 190
Salem, SD 57058
605-425-2271
Miner County
108 E Hwy 34 - PO Box 2
Howard, SD 57349
605-772-5712
Minnehaha County
505 N Western Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-334-2808
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Moody County
112 E Pipestone
Flandreau, SD 57028
605-997-2824
Turner County
Courthouse - PO Box 370
Parker, SD 57053
605-940-1909
Early Head Start
HomeBase
ICAP
601 4th St Suite 104
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-6391
ICAP
7 - 8th Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
605-886-7674
ICAP
112 E Pipestone
Flandreau, SD 57028
605-997-2824
Early Head Start Centers
ICAP Child Development Center
106 S Van Eps
Madison, SD 57042
605-556-0186
ICAP Child Development Center
505 N Western Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-334-2808
Head Start
HomeBase
ICAP
601 4th St Suite 104
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-6391
ICAP
7 - 8th Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201
605-886-7674
ICAP
111 N Van Eps Ave
Madison, SD 57042
605-256-6518
Head Start Centers
Baltic School
1 Bulldog Avenue
Baltic, SD 57003
605-529-5464
Big Stone City School
655 Walnut Street
Big Stone City, SD 57216
605-862-8108
Brookings
United Methodist Church
625 5th St
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-7472
Deuel School
410 5th St West
Clear Lake, SD 57226
605-874-2162 ext 5
Flandreau Public School
202 S Wind
Flandreau, SD 57208
605-997-2780
Garretson School
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
605-594-3453
Madison Head Start
106 S Van Eps Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
605-556-0186
Watertown Head Start
612 3rd St NE
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-5965
Transitional Housing
Heartland House
Sioux Falls, SD
605-334-2808
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60’s Plus - Nutrition
Golden Living Center
120 Care Center Road
Arlington, SD 57212
605-256-6518
American Legion Hall
Main Street
Badger, SD 57214
605-256-6518
Brookings Activity Center
516 4th Street
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-1407
The Ridge
919 Jay Street
Box 262
Bruce, SD 57220
605-692-1407
Wards Store
102 S Hill
PO Box 307
Bryant, SD 57221
605-854-3701
Animal’s Bar and Grill
PO Box 104 - 113 Main
Canova, SD 57321
605-692-1407
Carpenter Café
PO Box 141
Carpenter, SD 57322
605-854-3701
Prairie Inn
131 Main St W
Box 118
Carthage, SD 57323
605-854-3701
Ships Inn Bar and Grill
105 Main Street
Castlewood, SD 57223
605-882-2166
Heather’s Bistro
101 N Commercial St.
Clark, SD 57225
605-882-2166
The Sport’s Page
916 3rd Avenue S
Clear Lake, SD 57226
605-692-1407
The Norseman Café
103 SE 3rd St
Colman, SD 57017
605-256-6518
Wards Store and Bakery
127 Calumet Ave SW
DeSmet, SD 57231
605-854-3701
Main Street Café
112 Main St N
Estelline, SD 57234
605-692-1407
John’s Place
102 E 2nd Ave
Flandreau, SD 57028
605-256-6518
Hayti Fire Hall
208 Main Ave
Hayti, SD 57241
605-854-3701
Nancy’s Café
16 W William
PO Box 65
Hazel, SD 57242
605-854-3701
Good Samaritan Center
300 W Hazel Ave
Howard, SD 57349
605-854-3701
The Farmer’s Daughter
210 E Neosho St
Iroquois, SD 57353
605-854-3701
Labolt Mini Mall
109 Main Street
PO Box 17
LaBolt, SD 57246
605-882.2166
The Bullpen
511 Main Street
Lake Norden, SD 57248
605-854-3701
J&M Café
306 Main Street
Lake Preston, SD 57249
605-854-3701
2nd Street Diner
610 S Washington
Madison, SD 57042
605-256-6645
Trevett’s Café
406 4th Ave W
Milbank, SD 57252
605-692-1407
Alice’s Restaurant
202 N Main
PO Box 96
Stockholm, SD 57264
605-692-1407
Rufer’s General Store
123 S Main
PO Box 14
Strandburg, SD 57265
605-882-2166
Helping People. Changing Lives.
Volga Westside Apts.
601 Samara Ave
Volga, SD 57071
605-692-1407
Watertown Senior Center
301 E Kemp
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-2166
The Palace Café
323 W Main
PO Box 684
White, SD 57276
605-692-1407
The Rusty Nail
221 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
605-854-3701
Star Card Site
Home Delivered Meals
All Sites listed are Congregate
Meal Sites
Thrift Stores
Encore Family Store
209 S Egan Ave
Madison, SD 57042
605-556-3100
Nearly New Shop
108 E Hwy 34
Howard, SD 57349
605-772-4280
The Closet
112 E Pipestone
Flandreau, SD 57028
605-997-2824
Used 2 B New
116 N Commercial St
Clark, SD 57225
605-532-5156
Please call your local ICAP
office for additional services.
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Community Services
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally-funded antipoverty program. It
provides the core funding for ICAP and other Community Action Agencies (CAAs). With these
funds, the agency is able to identify causes and conditions of poverty, assist eligible participants
in a variety of ways and help individuals and families move toward greater self-sufficiency.
Case Management, Emergency Services,
Information & Referrals
It’s been said before that Community Action Agencies (CAAs) offer a hand up, not a handout. On any given day, ICAP’s Community Service Workers are meeting with local residents in
our 14-county service area to do just that. By assessing needs, setting goals and identifying
resources, Community Service Workers help guide participants toward greater stability in
their lives.
ICAP provides assistance for a variety of emergency needs, focusing primarily on utility and
housing expenses, and operates the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) for several
counties in the service area. This program can help with past-due rent, mortgage or utility
payments. ICAP also receives funds for emergency energy needs from MidAmerican Energy’s
ICARE program and from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
Homelessness is often viewed as a problem happening only in big cities. However, we know
that homelessness can occur in cities and towns of all sizes. ICAP uses funding from the SD
Housing Development Authority to provide security deposit assistance to homeless families
throughout the service area. Similar services, along with rent assistance, are provided to
residents of Sioux Falls using HOME program funds. Eligible applicants are offered case
management to create a self-sufficiency plan with the goal of participants attaining permanent
housing.
ICAP uses Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding for two major service components:
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing. Homelessness Prevention serves households
that are at great risk of becoming homeless, and Rapid Rehousing services are provided for
households that have become homeless. All program recipients are required to participate in
case management, to help them move toward self-sufficiency. During the program year, 96
people received ESG services.
Through their knowledge of federal, state, local and private programs and services, Community
Service Workers are able to link participants with appropriate resources. These include ICAP’s
programs, and, when appropriate, referrals to other providers, thus avoiding duplication.
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In 2014-2015:
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Information and referrals were provided to 9,233 people.
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816 homeless or near-homeless people received assistance to enter permanent housing.
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Rent or mortgage assistance helped 300 people.
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2,035 people received food supplies.
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1,324 people were assisted with utility expenses.
Bright Futures
Bright Futures is a comprehensive
program in Sioux Falls which helps
eligible homeless families with children,
disabled individuals and the elderly
enter permanent housing, become
successful renters and move toward
self-sufficiency. ICAP collaborates
with the Sioux Falls Housing and
Redevelopment Commission to provide
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA), thus allowing each agency to
utilize their strengths. This program
is funded by the City of Sioux Falls
through the Community Development
Department.
There are several components to the program, including Security Deposit/Rent Assistance,
Tenant Education/Case Management, and, if needed, a rent/damage guarantee with the
participating landlord. Income-eligible applicants work with ICAP Family Case Managers with
issues ranging from education and training, job search and placement to general living and
parenting skills. Participants are held accountable and must follow rules to stay in the program
for up to two years.
In program year 2014-2015, 188 people were served.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
ICAP partnered with Credit Union of the Dakotas, Dacotah Bank, Dakota State University,
Grant County Combined Appeal, Interlakes Area United Way, Internal Revenue Service, Sioux
Valley Energy, Southeastern Electric Cooperative and Watertown Area United Way to provide
assistance to low-income and elderly people in filing their income tax returns. Through this
valuable service, 512 households filed returns, resulting in $840,712 in refunds in 2015. Of
these refunds, $365,802 were earned income tax credits. As part of the program, ICAP
Community Service Workers often counsel families to use these funds to pay down debt as a
step toward greater self-sufficiency.
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Community Services
Navigator
Funded by a grant from the Department of Health and Human
Services, ICAP Navigators assist individuals and families to
understand their healthcare options through the Affordable Care
Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Under this program, families earning 100% to 400%
of the Federal Poverty Level may be eligible for tax credits (subsidies) to help pay their monthly
insurance premium, making healthcare more affordable. While not every consumer is eligible for
assistance, there are many who find that they have unexpected health care options available to
them through the Affordable Care Act.
In addition to personal enrollment assistance during the Open Enrollment Period, Navigators
help consumers to take advantage of Special Enrollment Periods which may occur with
qualifying life events such as the loss of job-based coverage, release from incarceration, a move
to another state, marriage, birth or adoption. To facilitate these enrollments, Navigators conduct
outreach to vulnerable populations who might experience such life events. Target populations
include tribal members, immigrant families, prison populations, Medicaid-eligible children, and
early retirees. Navigators also provide post-enrollment assistance regarding health insurance
literacy, for consumers who may not completely understand their new insurance benefits or the
protections afforded them through the Affordable Care Act. Navigators also act as advocates
for consumers who wish to file appeals related to Marketplace decisions ICAP Navigators
have built a strong referral network with other agencies that encourage enrollment in quality
health insurance coverage. Agency staff also work with other entities (Medicaid, Medicare,
pharmaceutical companies, etc.) to assist participants in accessing affordable health care
services. Since 2013, ICAP Navigators have helped thousands of people to attain quality health
care. During the most recent Open Enrollment period, there were 25,999 South Dakotans who
enrolled or re-enrolled in health coverage through the Marketplace. ICAP Navigators provided
direct services to more than 2,500 individuals, and conducted numerous outreach events
throughout the service area.
Volunteers
Volunteers provided 108,650 hours of assistance to ICAP’s programs.
Local Projects and Services
ICAP’s service area of 14 eastern South Dakota counties includes cities and towns of all sizes,
large and small. With such varied population levels come varied needs. One size does not
fit all! Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership exists to meet the needs of each county. In
many smaller communities, the local ICAP office is the only readily accessible comprehensive
service provider. In these areas, ICAP partners with service groups, churches and volunteer
organizations to coordinate and provide needed services and supplies. Some programs are
offered once per year, while others function year-round.
Holiday Activities: 817 people received gifts
School Supplies: 508 students received supplies
246 people participated
Gardens:
Volunteer Service
61 people received rides
Network:
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Garden to Market
The Garden to Market program assisted 3 families in Kingsbury and Turner Counties in 2015.
Eligible participants obtained vouchers of up to $500 for set-up costs associated with starting
a small business selling produce in a local farmer’s market. Acceptable purchases under this
program include plants and seeds for fruits and vegetables and items necessary for selling.
These may include a canopy, table, food bins, scale, labels and a cash box. The goal for
individuals in this program is to increase income, and thus self-sufficiency, as well as to provide
healthful food items for their own households.
Thrift Stores
As daily living expenses continue to increase, more shoppers are turning to alternative sources
for their clothing and household shopping needs. ICAP’s thrift stores accept donations of used
items and offer them to the public at a low cost. Staffed largely by volunteers, the stores are
able to keep expenses down while providing this service. ICAP’s Community Service Workers
in these areas are also able to issue vouchers to people in need.
ICAP currently operates these thrift stores:
• Encore Family Store in Madison
• The Closet in Flandreau
• The Nearly New Shop in Howard
• Used 2B New in Clark
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Housing Programs
Weatherization Assistance Program
While many programs exist to help those in need pay heating costs, ICAP’s
Weatherization Assistance Program takes aim directly at the source of
higher heating bills. With high prices of energy, it only makes sense to make
a home as energy efficient as possible. Each home to be weatherized is
audited to determine the areas in need of attention. Applicants must meet
eligibility criteria.
Weatherization program services may include:
• Installation of weather-stripping and caulking
• Addition of insulation
• Health and safety measures
• Installation of exhaust fans for continuous ventilation to help with mold issues
• Carbon Monoxide detectors
• Smoke Alarms
In program year 2014-2015, 67 homes received these weatherization services.
Weatherization program
services also include the
repair and replacement of
malfunctioning or non-working
furnaces. In program year
2014-2015, 123 furnaces were
repaired, while 45 homes
received new furnaces.
HOME Rehab/Repair Program
The HOME Rehabilitation program focuses on the needs of people with disabilities, in addition
to the low-income and elderly, to provide home repair and modification services. This program
is funded by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) with HOME program
funds allocated to the state by HUD. These HOME funds are used throughout the service area
with the exception of Sioux Falls and are made available to qualified applicants on a zerointerest, 5-year decreasing balance loan.
HOME Rehab helped 14 homeowners modify and repair their homes for health, safety
and code compliance in 2014-2015.
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Housing Programs
Mutual Self-Help Housing Program
The Mutual Self-Help Housing Program provides eligible participants an
opportunity to build themselves new homes by contributing 65% of the labor
necessary for the job in exchange for “sweat equity” in the property. An
ICAP program coordinator works with applicants to determine eligibility and
secure a construction loan from USDA- Rural Development. Additionally,
ICAP receives funds from the Housing Assistance Council under the Self-help
Housing Opportunities Program (SHOP) to use in developing building lots for
participants.
Once a group of 3-8 builders have qualified for their loans, they work together under the
guidance of a construction supervisor to construct all homes of the group. No participant may
move into his/her home until all homes are completed and have passed final inspections. Once
all construction is complete, the construction loans are converted into standard 30 or 33 year
mortgages.
In 2014-2015, 7 families completed new, affordable high-quality homes through the
Mutual Self-Help Housing Program.
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Housing Programs
Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation Program
In communities and rural areas across our service area,
residents have identified housing rehabilitation as a
need. Homes may have fallen into disrepair and living
in them may even be hazardous. In response, ICAP, in
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural
Development, has created a self-help rehab program to
work with low-income homeowners to improve their living
conditions.
ICAP representatives meet with homeowners to design a plan of action which may include
helping residents find a loan or grant funding, selecting proper supplies for the project and
guiding homeowners to complete the necessary work themselves. Some aspects of the work
may require licensed professionals to meet local and state codes and may be contracted out.
The Self-Help Housing Rehab program helped 25 low-income homeowners make needed
repairs during the 2014-2015 program year.
Homeownership Education Program
Homeownership has long been a key factor in the self-sufficiency
of American families. Unfortunately, in recent years many families
have struggled with housing issues due to challenging economic
conditions. ICAP’s Homeownership Education Program includes
three components to help these individuals.
Homebuyer Education (HBE) offers potential homeowners
information and knowledge to help determine home-buying
readiness. This includes training in the areas of personal money management, financing, the
loan process, credit history, down payment programs, choosing a real estate agent, shopping
for a home and tips on maintaining a home.
Through Pre-Purchase Services, ICAP’s Homeownership Education Program Coordinator
helps guide clients through the buying process. Topics addresses include fair housing,
counseling and education, budgeting, credit repair and predatory lending education.
Once an individual or couple purchases a home, ICAP’s Homeownership Education Program
Coordinator may provide Post-Purchase Services. Educational opportunities include
protecting the home investment, reducing homeownership costs, instilling efficient home
maintenance practices and implementing energy saving tips.
In program year 2014-2015, 72 households received one or more services from the
Homeownership Education Program.
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Transitional Housing
Heartland House
Heartland House located in Sioux Falls is recognized for providing high-quality
transitional housing for homeless families with children. By combining affordable
apartments and intensive family case management, staff are able to help eligible
participants move toward better lives.
Family Case Managers work with each family to design and implement a
personalized self-sufficiency plan which may include further education, job search
and placement, money management, budgeting, general living and parenting
skills, health issues and more. Families living at Heartland House must follow the terms of their
self-sufficiency plan and comply with the program’s rules. Failure to comply has consequences,
up to and including removal from the program. This accountability helps participants develop a
sense of self-discipline and find greater success.
Heartland House is currently able to house and serve 46 families in two fixed locations and in
apartments in the Sioux Falls community.
In 2014-2015, 89 adults and 155 children were served.
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Child Development
Head Start Pre-Birth to Five
Head Start is a federally funded program which promotes school readiness through
a series of options available to pregnant women, children and their families. With
early intervention, Head Start is able to help young children on a path to successful
transition to kindergarten. In accordance with Federal law, each Inter-Lakes
Community Action Partnership Head Start site has a transition agreement with the
local school district.
Known as a national leader in early childhood education,
the Head Start Pre-Birth to Five program provides the
environment and teaching to help children acquire the skills,
knowledge and attitudes necessary for success in school and
for later learning in life. With a strong focus on all aspects
of healthy development, including physical, cognitive, social
and emotional development, the program includes the
whole family in an effort to ensure that children are ready for
kindergarten.
Head Start uses a system to monitor a child’s progress
toward school readiness. Objectives are utilized which
measure expected knowledge, skills and abilities needed for
school entry. Head Start’s approach to School Readiness is
three-fold:
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Children are ready for school.
Families are ready to support their children’s learning
Schools are ready for children.
Head Start Family Advocates and Teachers are trained to help the whole family find success
and become more self-sufficient. Staff may guide parents to find better or more affordable
healthcare and dental health options, as well as provide nutritional guidance to assist parents in
Program Achievements:
84.7% of Head Start children (ages 3-5) were up to date on medical exams.
85.6% of Head Start children (ages 3-5) received dental examinations.
67.8% of Early Head Start children (ages 0-3) were up to date on medical exams.
71.9% of Early Head Start children (ages 0-3) received oral examinations either as part
of their well-baby exam or through a professional oral examination. The remaining
percentage consists of children in utero or those who have not yet developed teeth.
1.2% of age eligible children in the 12 counties of our service area are being served in Head
Start and Early Head Start.
Head Start and Early Head Start are operating at full enrollment with a waiting list.
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Head Start Pre-Birth to Five
providing more nutritious meals and snacks for their families. Parent involvement also includes
training in child abuse and neglect awareness, pedestrian safety and nutrition activities. In
addition, the Head Start Pre-Birth to Five program gives parents opportunities to be involved in
developing program policies and activities to enhance their own skills.
Eligibility is based on family income guidelines, child’s age and/or special needs of the child.
Children in foster care, families that receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or are homeless automatically meet the eligibility criteria.
Ten percent of funded enrollment may be children from families that exceed income guidelines.
Early Head Start
Early Head Start provides services to pregnant women and infants and toddlers, ages 0-3
years. ICAP Early Head Start services are both center-based (Sioux Falls and Madison) and
home-based. The Family Advocates assist pregnant women in obtaining comprehensive prenatal care, support them in fulfilling their parental roles and work with each family to best guide
them in raising healthy, strong children. Children and
parents meet with a Family Advocate weekly and attend
socialization activities twice a month year-round.
The center-based program provides full-day, full year
services in Sioux Falls and Madison for ages 4 weeks to 3
years old.
During the 2014-2015 program year, 278 children from
221 families were served in Early Head Start.
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Child Development
Head Start
To meet the needs of children, ages 3 to 5, the ICAP Head Start program offers center-based,
home-based and school collaboration services September through May. Center-based classes
are held in ICAP operated facilities 3.5 hours per day, 4 days per week.
Children enrolled in home-based services meet with Family Advocates in their homes for one
and one-half hours per week. This option is available to those who may be on a waiting list for
a center, live too far from a center to attend on a regular basis or by parent’s choice. To build
socialization skills, Play And Learn Sessions (PALS) are also held twice a month.
School Collaborations currently exist in four communities and have been developed to serve
children in smaller communities unable to support a full center. Classes are held in public
school buildings through arrangements made with the local school system.
With all options, ICAP’s Head Start teachers and staff implement inclusive research-based
curricula to best serve the needs of each child and family. Parents are strongly encouraged
to engage in classroom activities and to continue the development of early reading, math and
other skills at home.
Head Start provides a comprehensive array of services to help the participating children to
develop appropriately. Through regular medical and dental check-ups, nutritional, educational
and social opportunities, as well as the combined effort of teachers, staff and parents, children
are helped to reach their goals and successfully transition into kindergarten.
The total number of children served in Head Start in 2014-2015 was 271 from 254 families.
Transportation
Public Transit
Public transit systems operated by ICAP provided 45,008 rides to 1,278 people
in 2014-2015. ICAP administers and operates Public Transit systems in Deuel,
Miner and Moody counties. ICAP also manages the East Dakota Transit
program in Madison and the city transit services in Brandon, Dell Rapids and
Hartford.
Rides are available on a demand-response basis to all people, regardless
of age or income level. Riders over age 60 are asked for a donation, while those under age
60 are charged a fare, which varies by location. ICAP buses promote self-sufficiency and
independence to many riders by offering them a reliable mode of transportation. Busy parents
depend on ICAP transit to transport their children to preschools and daycares. Rides to
medical appointments, worship services, stores and more are made possible with the services
of ICAP’s transit systems.
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Senior Services
60’s Plus Dining
Serving the needs of elderly residents in eastern South Dakota has been a
hallmark of ICAP’s services for over 40 years. The 60’s Plus Dining program
provides well-balanced, low-cost meals and a social outlet to people 60 and
older. To serve the varied needs of seniors, the program includes three
options: congregate, home-delivered and the Star Card.
Congregate dining sites are located in 32 communities and offer nutritious weekday noon
meals in dining locations where seniors may gather. Many seniors enjoy these outings so much
that, in addition to participating in the meals, they also volunteer with the program.
Home-delivered meals offer those who are homebound the opportunity to have weekday noon
meals brought to them in their homes by local volunteers. Not only does this service insure the
participant receives healthful meals, it often provides peace of mind to families knowing that their
loved one has regular contact with people.
The Star Card provides a more flexible meal option to participants in eight communities. Diners
purchase the prepaid punch card and are able to use it at designated local restaurants in any
community for a meal any time during the day, seven days a week.
In 2014-2015, 1,922 people ages 60+ received 165,465 nutritious meals through this
program.
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ICAP Financial Supporters 2015
Thank you to the following partners who gave cash donations of $100 or greater during 2015:
4-H Grant County
All Janitorial Needs
Alliance Communications
American Evangical Lutheran
American Lutheran Church
Anonymous
Avera DeSmet Hospital
Belleview Lutheran Church
Bethany Lutheran Church
Bethel Lutheran Church
Bones Elevator
Bubak, Jean
Central Electric Coop
Clark Community Oil
Clark Family Dental
Clark Rotary Club
Crocker Lutheran Church
Dakota Allergy & Asthma
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith LLP
Dean Foods/Land O’ Lakes
DesLauriers, Marty & Amy
DeSmet Ministerial
Deuel County Boy Scouts & Cubs
Deuel County US Post Office
Deyoung, Lance & Amy
Disabled American Veterans
Dorsey Trust
Duffy Appraisals
Elgethun Capital Management Inc.
Faith in Action
Family Dental Center
Farm Service Agency
Filer, Jacob
First Bank & Trust
First Baptist Church
First Congregational Church
First Dakota National Bank
First National Bank in SF
First PREMIER Bank
First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard
First Presbyterian Church
Fromm, Terry & Kimberly
Golden Living Center
Grace Lutheran Church
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Great Western Bank
Hamlin Reformed Church
Hansel Plumbing & Heating
Hauck, Bill
Home Service First
Hope Lutheran Church
Howalt + McDowell Insurance
Howard American Legion
Hymans, Julie
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Intek Cleaning & Restoration
Johnstone Supply
Junior 4-H Leaders
Kingbury Ministerial Association
Kinzley Funeral Home
Kiwanis Club
Kloster, Bonnie
Knights of Columbus
Koch, Mary
Lacek, Dean & Amy
Lake Preston Ministerial Association
Land O’ Lakes
Living Word Church
Living World
Lloyd Companies
Lund, Burdell & Bonnie
Maguire Iron
Maroney, Pat
Marvin Sr Center
May, Mary
Media One
Meekcoms, Raoul & Sandra
Miller, Donald & Roberta
Miner County Bank
Minnehaha County Commission
Mitchell Area Safehouse
Mutual of America
National Honor Society Howard School Dist 48-3
NE SD Vietnam Veterans of America
Nealhus, Margaret
New Hope Lutheran Church
Obermeier Ranch
Olawsky, Marcella
Olsen, David & Lorie
Our Savior Lutheran Church
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ICAP Financial Supporters 2015
Thank you to the following partners who gave cash donations of $100 or greater during 2015:
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Palmlund, Les & Mona Rae
Peterson, James & Jane
Peterson, Steve & Cathy
Pfeiffer, Justin & Senta
Pioneer Memorial
Prairie Star Lutheran Church
Prehn, Dennis & Joy
Prime Time Express
Risk Administrative Service
Salem Mennonite Youth
Sammons Financial
Sanford, CL
Sanford Deuel Hospital
Sanford Health
Scheels
Service First FCU
Service Master Building & Commercial Maintenance
Sonstegard , Peter & Katie
Sonstegard Foods Company
South Dakota Fiddlers
South Dakota Wheat Growers
Southeastern Electric
Spencer Quarries
St Christina Church
St Johns Church
St Marys Catholic Church
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. Mary’s Church
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Sun Prairie Baptist Church
Swift Construction
Thompson, Jean
Thrivent Financial Clark County Chapter
Toben’s Family Christmas
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
UMW of Carpenter
United Methodist Church
United Technologies
Wadsworth, Bruce & Debbie
Walter, Marlys
Warkenthien Trucking
Weber, Troy
Wendt, Don & Harriet
Willow Lake School
Winfred Ladies Aid
Woltman Group
Woods, Fuller, Schultz & Smith
Zion Mennonnite Church
Zoar Lutheran Church
We strive to ensure this list is complete and accurate to the best of our abilities. Please contact us at
donations@interlakescap.com with any errors or omissions. Thank you.
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Financial Report
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended September 30, 2015
A.
Summary of Auditor’s Results
1. The auditor’s report expresses an unmodified opinion on the financial statements
of Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc.
2. No significant deficiencies or material weaknesses relating to the audit of the
financial statements are reported in the Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters.
3. No instances of noncompliance material to the financial statements of InterLakes Community Action Partnership, Inc. were disclosed during the audit.
4. No significant deficiencies or material weaknesses relating to the audit of the
major federal award programs is reported in the Independent Auditor’s Report on
Compliance For Each Major Program and on Internal Control Over Compliance.
5. The auditor’s report on compliance for the major federal award programs for
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc. expresses an unmodified
opinion.
6. There were no audit findings relative to the major federal award programs for
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc.
7. The programs tested a major programs were:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Self-Help Rehabilitation Technical Assistance
10.420
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HOME Investment Partnership Program
14.239
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Elderly Cluster:
Special Programs for the Aging Part B - Supportive Services Centers
Special Programs for the Aging Part C - Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services Incentive Program
Community Services Block Grant
Head Start
93.044
93.045
93.053
96.569
93.600
8. The threshold for distinguishing Types A and B programs was $300,000.
9. Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc. was determined not to be a lowrisk auditee.
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Financial Report
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended September 30, 2015
B.
Findings - Financial Statement Audit
None
C.
Findings and Questioned Costs - Major Federal Awards Programs Audit
None
D.
Prior Year Findings and Questioned Costs
None
Head Start and Early Head Start
Accountablility - Monitoring Review
The office of Head Start monitors Head Start grantees to ensure they are fully compliant with
federal regulations and to monitor the quality of early childhood services that are provided to
area children and their families. From 1/13/2015 to 1/15/2015, the Administration for Children
and Families (ACF) monitored the environmental health and safety of Inter-Lakes Community
Action Partnership (ICAP) Head Start Pre-Birth to Five. Based on the information gathered,
including on-site inspections of our facilities, no areas of noncompliance were found and ICAP
received an official notice of compliance from ACF on 6/6/2015.
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Financial Report
October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Federal
State
City
County
Private
Total
Areas of Emphasis
 $ 1,731,279 Community & Emergency Services
$ 1,343,327
$
130,660
$
257,292
$ 1,146,321
$
-
$
140,912
$ 1,287,233
$
$
24,000
$
191,082
$
$ 4,333,453 *
$
5,000
$
639,269
$
17,543
$
592,345
$ 1,249,157
Senior Services
60’s Plus Dining
$
74,017
$
238,410
$
178,897
$
Transportation Services
Public Transit
$ 8,070,704
$
415,613
$ 2,691,940
534,317
$ 1,331,412
749,399
Community Services Block Grant
Case Management
Emergency Services
Information and Referral
Bright Futures
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Local Projects and Services
Thrift Stores
Affordable Care Act Assistance
Emergency Solutions Grant
Housing Program Services
Weatherization Assistance
Housing Rehabilitation
Mutual Self-Help Housing
Home Rehab/Repair Program
Homeownership Education
Transitional Housing Services
Heartland House
 $ 5,669,865 Pre-Birth to Five Services
Head Start
Early Head Start
Head Start Building
491,324
$ 11,178,257
Total Funds
 Total includes in-kind in the amount of $ 1,702,676
Head Start Pre-Birth to Five = $1,071,411 and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance =$1,265
* It does not include $233,155 renovation.
More detailed information is available to the public at Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc.
located at 111 N Van Eps Avenue, Madison, SD 57042.
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Sources of funds
Other
25%
Federal/State
Funding
75%
Uses of funds
Tr
an
7% siti
Housing
Programs
12%
on
al
Senior
Services
11%
Ho
n
tio
4%
us
rta
in
g
o
sp
n
a
Tr
Community &
Emergency Services
15%
Child Development
51%
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Financial Report
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Inc.
Operating Budget 2014 and 2015
PROPOSED
BUDGET 2015-16
BUDGET 2014-15
REVENUE
Grants from Government
Program Service Fees
Non Government Grants
United Way
Sales
General Contributions
Investment Income
Miscellaneous Revenue
Private Foundation Grants
Special Events
Contribution Revenue(non-cash)
In-kind
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL REVENUE
$ 11,523,262
EXPENSES
Salaries
Health & Retire Benefits
Payroll Taxes, etc.
Professional Fees
Supplies
$
$
$
$
$
Equipment/Renovation/Principal Pymt $
Telephone/Internet
$
Postage & Shipping
$
Occupancy
$
Equipment Lease
$
Printing, Marketing, Publications
$
Travel
$
Training
$
Client Assistance
$
Membership Dues
$
Insurance
$
Interest expense
$
Inkind
$
Depreciation
$
Miscellaneous
$
TOTAL EXPENSES
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8,613,598 75%
686,515
6%
348,649
3%
225,566
2%
199,823
2%
106,508
1%
(5,922) 0%
16,181
0%
18,042
0%
36,668
0%
41,484
0%
1,236,150 11%
4,651,888
1,030,096
455,096
221,700
207,667
165,798
65,169
26,687
520,584
20,558
55,889
229,390
157,700
1,964,370
7,543
133,950
38,028
1,236,150
219,841
53,692
$ 11,461,796
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
8,876,785
711,696
283,035
223,423
226,100
107,695
33,390
11,633
35,000
1,066,218
77%
6%
3%
2%
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
9%
$ 11,574,975
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4,882,159
1,105,809
484,701
230,003
199,865
344,181
66,888
27,221
551,051
20,764
56,000
249,194
157,259
2,055,013
8,200
136,640
37,242
1,066,218
200,796
54,059
$ 11,933,263
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THANK YOU
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
is grateful for our partnerships with families & individuals,
businesses, schools, churches, clubs, organizations, associations,
foundations and local governments in the communities we serve.
Together, we help those in need work toward
greater self-sufficiency and better tomorrows.
To those who contribute school supplies and food pantry items,
give gently used items to Heartland House and thrift stores,
offer holiday gifts of toys, clothing and food,
provide rides to those without transportation,
deliver meals to the elderly,
read stories to children,
and serve others in the multitude of ways that you do ….
Thank you for making a difference in the
lives of those around you.
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