Putting the Pieces Together with Care…

Family Service and Community Based Collaboratives were initiated in 1993.  The focus was on encouraging organizations within communities to cooperate and collaborate in order to better the lives of Minnesota's children and families.  From this legislation, and a community spirit that believed we could accomplish more working together, the Anoka County Children and Family Council was established in 1994.   It is made up of representatives from Anoka County, Anoka County Community Action Program, community agencies, parents, and the local school districts of Anoka-Hennepin, Centennial, Columbia Heights, Fridley, St. Francis, Spring Lake Park, and Forest Lake.  The Council uses a joint powers agreement to share resources and knowledge.  We also share a vision of providing prevention and intervention services for area families in the most effective and efficient ways.