By Robert Williams

Editor

The Becker County Board of Commissioners approved a partnership agreement between the county’s Human Services Department and CornerStone Community, Youth & Family Resource Center in Frazee at the May 20 meeting in Detroit Lakes.

“It is really important for the county to partner with Family Resource Centers for them to be successful,” said Commissioner Erica Jepson.

The agreement includes the county providing a one-time allocation of $5,000 to CornerStone from the DHS Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) to be used by the CornerStone as follows:

CornerStone agrees to establish a flex fund that will be used to provide concrete needs to families identified as at risk and who are served through the Provider’s Family Resource Center.

The flex fund may be used for clients’ needs as they arise as long as it falls within the realm of

prevention.

Items such as, but not limited to: Gas, Groceries and Diapers.

The purpose of this agreement is to establish a collaborative partnership between the Family Resource Center and the Partner Organization to enhance community services and resources for families.

The goals and objectives include:

• Strengthening families through access to equitable services, resources, and

supports

• Proving accessible, comprehensive, and culturally responsive programming

• Fostering strong, healthy, and resilient families through collaboration

• Being a welcoming hub for all families to build better future themselves and our

community

• Building community through connections and social capital

• Family as defined by each family

Family Resource Centers (FRCs) serve as vital community hubs designed to support and uplift families.

The agreement was passed unanimously and will continue unless terminated by either party with 30 days written notice.