02. LC Annual Report 2023INTERVENTIONCOUNSELING ENRICHMENT
2023
ANNUAL REPORT
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES East Bethel l Forest Lake l Ham Lake l Hugo l Lino Lakes l Linwood l Marine l May l Scandia l Stacy l Wyoming l Chisago City l Lindstrom l Taylors Falls l Shafer l Rush City l Harris l Center City l North Branch l Columbus + More!
WELC OMEFROM OUR CHAIR
On behalf of Lakes Center for Youth and Families Board of Directors,
welcome to our 2023 Annual Report.
As we reflect on the past year’s achievements and challenges,
we are reminded of the continuous dedication and support from
individuals like yourself who believe in our mission and contribute
to our success. In 2023, our organization remained committed to
providing Counseling, Intervention, and Enrichment programs.
Despite the obstacles encountered, we have continued to adapt,
innovate, and collaborate to achieve our goals and fulfill our mission.
Throughout this report, you will find comprehensive insights into our
financial performance, strategic initiatives, and impact stories that
highlight the tangible difference we are making in the lives of those
we serve. From empowering individuals to supporting communities,
each page represents our efforts and the impact of our mission.
As we look ahead, we are inspired by the opportunities and the
potential for even greater impact. With your continued support and
partnership, we are confident in our ability to overcome challenges,
seize opportunities, and build a brighter future together.
Thank you for your continuous support and belief in our mission. We
are deeply grateful for your commitment to Lakes Center for Youth
and Families and the communities we serve.
Rick Peterson,
Chair of the Board
Chief of Police, Forest Lake Police Department
Lakes Center for Youth and Families,
located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, has a rich
history of serving its community’s youth,
adults, and families with a comprehensive
range of programs and services. Established
in 1976, the center was founded in response
to the vision of Forest Lake Police Chief, Jim
Trudeau, and other leaders, who recognized
the need for a proactive intervention
program to divert young people and first-
time offenders away from the traditional
court system. Lakes Center for Youth and
Families continues to uphold its mission
of ensuring the success of youth, adults,
and families through programming in
Counseling, Intervention, and Enrichment
to meet the ever-changing needs of our
community. We are grateful for our valuable
partnerships with law enforcement, school
districts, and community members.
Rick Peterson
93% OF LAKES CENTER CLIENTS RANGE IN AGES FROM 3-20.
Anoka County
Chisago County
Washington County
East Bethel l Forest Lake l Ham Lake l Hugo l Lino Lakes l Linwood l Marine l May l Scandia l Stacy l Wyoming l Chisago City l Lindstrom l Taylors Falls l Shafer l Rush City l Harris l Center City l North Branch l Columbus + More!
COUNSELINGLAKES CENTER FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES
We use a collaborative client-centered approach that’s
designed to meet each client where they are at. Our
office provides an inviting comfortable environment, and
our therapists use creative strategies and evidence-based
approaches to best serve our clients. We provide therapy
to people of all ages, striving to equip people with the
skills to heal traumas, manage symptoms, reduce stress,
and improve their overall quality of life.
Our services include individualized treatment for mental,
emotional, physical, and behavioral concerns; addressing
symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders,
personality disorders, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss,
addiction, attachment difficulties, family conflict, and
parenting.
PROGRAM
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FAMILY THERAPY GROUP THERAPY COUPLES THERAPY SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH EMDR
“Thank you so incredibly much! You have no idea how much this means to me.”
—Counseling client parentOUR IMPACT:
OVER
210 CLIENTS
AND
2, 875 SESSIONS
And More!
SLIDING SCALE FEE IMPACT:
CLIENTS SERVED: 29
TOTAL SESSIONS: 257
TOTAL DOLLARS: $20,023.33
INTERVENTIONLAKES CENTER FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES
PROGRAM
Our Intervention Program works in partnership with
parents, schools, and the justice system to develop
healthy, positive decision-making skills and interrupt
harmful behavior patterns.
Our staff helps youth who are involved in
higher-risk behavior understand that they
are responsible for the outcomes of their
decisions and empower them to make
better choices. By using programs
designed to reduce problem behaviors,
our intervention programs help individuals gain vital
development skills that lead to healthier relationships,
better decision making, and a deeper connectedness with
family and community.
We believe the advice, guidance, and involvement
of parents and guardians is essential for a
youth’s success in life. Through parent/
guardian involvement in this program,
positive values are reinforced and integrated
into daily life.
PROGRAMS: GENERAL ASSESSMENT l TEEN INTERVENE l 12 & UNDER l CHEMICAL AWARENESS CLASS
NICOTINE CLASS l CHOICE & CONSEQUENCE CLASS l INDEPTH l TRUANCY PARENTING CLASS l IN-SCHOOL PREVENTION
“My child was in a cycle of getting in trouble at school. When we received a referral to Lakes Center, it was a wake up call that they needed to change.”
—Intervention participant parent
OUR IMPACT:
OVER
185 CLIENTS
AND
385 SESSIONS
NEARLY 260 STUDENTS AT LINWOOD ELEMENTARY
WHERE WE PROVIDED A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL,
SMALL GROUP, AND CLASSROOM PROGRAMS.
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ENRICHMENTLAKES CENTER FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES
Preparing youth for their future through out-of-school time
programs will be the foundation for your child’s success
through Lake Center’s Enrichment programs. Our team
hosts multiple types of programs throughout the year.
Programs we offer include YOUTH FIRST, developed
for kids grades 4-6 in Chisago County and offered after
school and in the summer. Kids can join this program at
their elementary school. Topics include learning about
refusal skills, positive decision making, as well as exciting
presenters such as the K-9 Unit and EMS.
At our FOREST LAKE AREA SAFETY CAMP, children
entering 3-5th grade have the opportunity to experience
and learn about a variety of safety issues. From first aid,
EMS, bike safety with the FLPD, and special presenters, this
is a fun and exciting way for children to practice safety.
PROGRAM
IMPROVED DECISION-MAKING, REFUSAL,
OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS AFTER
PARTICIPATING IN YOUTH FIRST
86%YOUTH FIRST
PARTICIPANTS CLAIM
“Talk about keeping your community healthy and safe was important. My daughter learned what is means to have pride in your community.”
—Youth First program parent
SCHOOLC HILDREN
OUR IMPACT:
OVER
110 CLIENTS AND
675 SESSIONS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (as of December 31, 2023)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair – Rick Peterson, Forest Lake Police Department, Chief of Police
Chair-elect – Renee Wagner, Xcel Energy Director
Treasurer – Jim Gillach, Associate Principal, Chisago Lakes School District
Secretary - Keriann Hallberg – Community Member
Immediate Past Chair - Jim Schoppenhorst – Retired Business Executive
OFFICERS
Mike Aschenbrenner, Chief of Police, Retired
Neil Bauer, Wyoming Public Safety Director, Police Chief
Joe Kryschyshen, Retired Probation Officer, Washington County
Kathy Lillis, Realtor, Gambling Specialist for LC4YF
Katie Malchow, Chisago County Outreach and Initiative Coordinator
Steve Massey, Superintendent, Forest Lake Area Schools
Lakes Center for Youth & Families is committed to strong
fiscal health and transparency. The financial summary
below is unaudited at the time of publishing this report.
The financial audit conducted by Harrington Langer &
Associates will be available online at www.lc4yf.org
when it is completed.
Assets
Current Assets $572,757.39
Fixed Assets $209,542.77
Total Assets $782,300.16
Liabilities & Equity
Current Liabilities $88,510.32
Equity $693,789.84
Total Liabilities & SE $782,300.16
BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
CALC ULATEFINANCIAL SUMMARY
Total Expenses by Function
Counseling $670,183.10
Enrichment $240,254.32
Intervention $227,609.36
Total Program Services $1,138,046.78
General and Administrative $75,869.79
Fundraising and Development $50,579.85
Total General and Administrative, $126,449.64
Fundraising and Development
Total Expenses $1,264,496.42
STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
“The mission of Lakes
Center for Youth & Families
is to ensure the success of
youth, adults, and families
through programming to
meet the ever-changing
needs of our community”.
Gretchen Mattson, Principal, Forest Lake Area Schools
Kelly (Trudeau) Novak, Founder/President, Perspective Communications
Jennifer Richert, Dean of Community, Lakes International Language Academy
Angelique Sloan, Gambling Manager for LC4YF
Dan Starry, Washington County Sheriff
Brandon Thyen, Chisago County Sheriff
LeeAnn Weigt, Vice-President, Olson’s Sewer Service, Inc. and
Olson’s Excavating Service
HONORARY MEMBER
Fran Miron, Washington County Commissioner
Total Expenses by Function
Counseling $670,183.10
Enrichment $240,254.32
Intervention $227,609.36
Total Program Services $1,138,046.78
General and Administrative $75,869.79
Fundraising and Development $50,579.85
Total General and Administrative, $126,449.64
Fundraising and Development
Total Expenses $1,264,496.42
STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
Income
Grants $239,988.73
Charitable Gaming $165,311.09
Special Events $74,073.56
Program Fees $337,463.66
Municipalities/County Income $207,230.56
Donations $44,851.14
Other Income $232,435.02
Total Income $1,301,353.76
Total Expenses $1,264,496.42
Net Income $36,857.34
INCOME STATEMENT
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
Special Events
2023 KEY EMPLOYEES (as of 12/31/2023)
Linda M. Madsen
Jenna Jones
Jamie Prettner
Rebecca Bowers
Carrie Niles
Jenny Birkholz
Sarah Curtis
Christa Lachell
Emily Tatum
Emma Norwood
Jessie Szmanda
Linda Pasicznyk
Kathy Lillis
Angelique Sloan
42% MALE
46% FEMALE
1% TRANSGENDER
1% NON-BINARY
10% (OPTED TO NOT DISCLOSE)
2023 LAKES
CENTER
GENDER DATA*
*DOES NOT INCLUDE
LINWOOD CLIENTS
Program Fees
Municipalities/ County Income
Other Income Grants
Donations
Charitable Gaming
PO BOX 970 l FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
(651) 464-3685 l LC4YF.ORG
THANK YOU.Lakes Center for Youth & Families is grateful
to our donors and generous support of our
communities.
$10,000+
Individual
Oscar & Val Carlson
Jim & Nancy Schoppenhorst
Business l Organizations l Civic Groups
Hallberg Family Foundation
Mytech Partners, Inc.
Grants l Contracts l Partnerships
Anoka County Children & Family
Council
Chisago County
Chisago Lakes Grill
City of Forest Lake
City of Hugo
Hardenbergh Foundation
Mardag Foundation
MN Department of Public Safety’s
Office of Justice Programs
Otto Bremer
Running Aces Casino, Hotel, & Racetrack
Washington County
$5,000-$9,999
Individual
Renee & Jeff Wagner
Business l Organizations l Civic Groups
Forest Lake Masonic Lodge #344
Grants l Contracts l Partnerships
Allina Health Grant
American Fundraising Foundation, Inc.
City of Scandia
Management Improvement Fund
St. Croix Valley Foundation
$1,000-$4,999
Individual
Michael & Mary Aschenbrener
Kevin & Jeanie Callahan
Justin & Anna Clark
Jim & Ann Gillach
Dana & Keriann Hallberg
Dennis & Nancy Hebrink
Jerry & Connie Hendrickson
Jesse & Shauna Johnson
Tim Klinkhammer & Linda Madsen
Mike & Cathy Mackiewicz
Janet Palmer
Rick & Colleen Peterson
Debra Schley
Doug & Stephanie Stolt
Sarah Thompson
In Memory of James R. Trudeau: Carol
Trudeau & Kelly (Trudeau) Novak
Dale & LeeAnn Weigt
Steve & Shannon Whitaker
Myron & Bea Zaruba
Business l Organizations l Civic Groups
Bell Bank
Connexus Energy
Empire Insurance Group, Inc
Fairview Health Services
Lions Club of Forest Lake
Minnesota Masonic Charities
Olson’s Sewer Service, Inc. and
Olson’s Excavating Service
UptoDate Bookkeeping
Wealth Management Midwest, LLC
Wyoming United Methodist Church
Grants l Contracts l Partnerships
City of Chisago City
City of Lindstrom
City of Wyoming
Duck Cup Memorial Fund
May Township
Walmart
$500-$999
Individual
Neil & Natalie Bauer
Ronald & Kathy Bystrom
Leif & Chelsea Erickson
Lloyd & Jeanette Jones
Joe & Maribeth Kryschyshen
Grizzly & Katie Malchow
Alizabeth McJames
Marc & Kari Newell
Jon & Judy Olson
Jerry & Donna Peterson
Duane Rasmussen
Brandon & Kelly Thyen
Business l Organizations l Civic Groups
A1A Auto Service Inc
First State Bank of Wyoming
Key’s Cafe
Maija Photography
MidWestOne Bank
Perspective Communications
Plastic Products Co., Inc.
Thrivent
Wow 1 Day Painting
Xcel Energy
LC4YF appreciates everyone’s financial
support and in-kind contributions. For a full list
of LC4YF Donations and Supporters, please
see our website. Every effort has been made to
ensure the accuracy of this list. If we have made
an error, please contact us at 651-464-3685.
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