NORTHWOOD CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY INC
714 COLLEGE ST, DULUTH, MN 55811 northwoodchildren.org

Total Revenue
$18,857,560
Total Expenses
$16,521,462
Net Assets
$27,803,642

Organizations Filed Purposes: NORTHWOOD CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, MULTI- SERVICE AGENCY THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND TREATMENT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND LEARNING DISABILITIES.

NORTHWOOD CHILDREN'S SERVICES OPERATES A 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A SAFE, WELL-MAINTAINED LIVING ENVIRONMENT. WITHIN AN ASSIGNED TEAM OF 10-12 STUDENTS - GROUPED ACCORDING TO TREATMENT NEEDS, DIAGNOSIS, AND AGE - CHILDREN LEARN TO LIVE WITH OTHERS IN A FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS PREPARED FOR EACH STUDENT THAT OUTLINES SPECIFIC TREATMENT GOALS THAT ARE SCORED AND EVALUATED ON A DAILY BASIS USING A LIFE SKILLS MODEL. NORTHWOOD ALSO OPERATES A PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY (PRTF), THE FIRST SUCH FACILITY IN MINNESOTA, WITH 1 TO 3 STAFF TO CHILD RATIO IN ASSIGNED TEAMS OF UP TO 8 STUDENTS AND 24 HOURS MEDICAL STAFF ON HAND. ADDITIONALLY, NORTHWOOD OPERATES A DIAGNOSTIC AND ASSESSMENT CENTER THAT PROVIDES 24-HOUR CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITY SOLELY FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES. DURING 2019, NORTHWOOD PROVIDED OVER 32,000 CHILD CARE DAYS OF SERVICE.

NORTHWOOD OPERATES SIX INTENSIVE DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS WHICH SERVE 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. NORTHWOOD ALSO OPERATES THE LITTLE LEARNERS ENRICHMENT CENTER, WHICH IS AN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS, AND IN-HOME TREATMENT SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDES HOME-BASED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND TO ASSIST CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE DISCHARGED FROM RESIDENTIAL OR DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

NORTHWOOD OPERATES FIVE CORPORATE FOSTER CARE(CFC) HOMES, WHICH IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE MISSION OF THESE CADI HOMES IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, ATTRACTIVE AND NURTURING HOME-LIKE LIVING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE PROGRAM, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND CAPACITIES OF EACH STUDENT, PROMOTES POSITIVE EXPERIENCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE ACQUISITION OF DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS NEEDED TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE, SUCCESSFUL, AND CARING ADULTS.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Richard WolleatPRESIDENT &50$183,193
Larry PajariCOO45$111,291
Jaimie GoetteCFO45$98,371
Fletcher HindsDIRECTOR1$0
Tonya LokenDIRECTOR1$0
Laura MarquardtDIRECTOR1$0
Terri RubergDIRECTOR1$0
Jeana MarshakDIRECTOR1$0
Ronald LakeDIRECTOR1$0
Bonnie JorgensonDIRECTOR1$0
Wells McgiffertDIRECTOR1$0
Joaquim HarrisDIRECTOR1$0
Joleen FinkenDIRECTOR1$0
Laura MarquardtSECRETARY1$0
Eric LohnTREASURER1$0
Deanna BensonVICE CHAIRPE1$0
Patrick JohnsCHAIRPERSON1$0

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