Tri-Valley Head Start Attends Several Events in March

On March 8th and 9th, the Minnesota Head Start Association held their quarterly meeting in St. Paul. Angie Lindseth, President Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council, Parent Affiliate, Andy Nissen, Vice President Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council, Parent Affiliate, Tara Morrison, Program Area Specialist, Staff Affiliate, Laurie Coleman, Head Start Child and Family Program

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Tri-Valley’s Caring Companion Program Earns Promising Practice Award

Eight community initiatives with proven results in moving families toward self-sufficiency received Best Practices Awards last week. Minnesota Community Action Partnership, Minnesota Department of Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity, and the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development have partnered for the past 11 years to evaluate and to recognize initiatives that

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“Raising of America” Documentary Event Draws Area Leaders to UMC Campus

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc., along with The City of Crookston, The Chamber & Visitors Bureau and the Crookston Early Childhood Initiative presented a viewing of the “Raising of America” (The Signature Hour) Documentary on Wednesday, March 30 at the University of Minnesota Crookston’s Bede Ballroom. The informational event drew 45 leaders from the area business,

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Tri-Valley Caring Companion Program To Receive Promising Practice Award

St. Paul, MN – Eight community initiatives with proven results in moving families toward self-sufficiency will receive Best Practices Awards at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23rd. Minnesota Community Action Partnership, Minnesota Department of Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity, and the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development have partnered for the past

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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE ENDS JANUARY 31

Local MNsure-certified specialists available for free, in-person enrollment assistance Crookston, Minn. — The deadline to sign up for health insurance coverage for 2016 is rapidly approaching. Here in Polk, Norman and Marshall counties, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is offering free, in-person assistance. Minnesotans looking to enroll in private health insurance coverage, or change their plan,

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Veterans Recognized for Service in Senior Corps

Local Foster Grandparent In-service training puts spotlight on veterans serving through Senior Corps Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc’s. Foster Grandparent Program of NW MN, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), recognized veterans who have continued their service to America as Senior Corps volunteers. The event, held in Crookston on November 6,

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Tri-Valley Foster Grandparent and Caring Companion Programs Hold Recognition Luncheon

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Foster Grandparent and Caring Companion Programs held their annual recognition luncheon at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, October 7. Heidi Simmons, Senior Programs Director began the event by welcoming the 77 volunteers and guests to the banquet. Jason Carlson, Tri-Valley’s CEO then thanked all of the volunteers for the difference

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Mary Johnson – Champion of Child Safety

Mary Johnson, Head Start Assistant Program Design Manager, was presented with the 2015 Champion of Child Safety award on September 24th, 2015 in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota during the seventh annual Minnesota Childhood Injury Summit.  Mary was acknowledged for her many accomplishments and long-term dedication in helping protect children from unintentional injuries, with a particular focus

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