About
Family Networks
Since
1981, Family Networks has been helping children, adolescents and families
overcome emotional problems and situational barriers to improve their lives and
family relationships.
Through Family Networks’
day treatment programs and
outpatient services we have been able to
intervene to help children and teens learn ways to unravel the tangle of
depression or rage that get in the way of their learning or socializing, and
help their families to understand and interact with them better. Through Family
Networks’
early
intervention and prevention services, we provide a safe and engaging
learning environment for young children and their families as we teach parents
to become more nurturing and supportive and help young children develop
appropriate social and emotional skills.
Our service strategies
embody our
MISSION
“to
measurably improve the mental health and social/emotional functioning of
children, adolescents and their families, developing their skills and helping
them recognize their strengths and access resources for success in daily
living.”
Our day to day interactions exemplify our
VALUES
of:
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Respect,
for our clients, our diverse communities, ourselves, and our stakeholders; |
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Accountability,
demonstrating through hard data that our efforts are making a difference; |
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Collaboration, recognizing
that complex situations require multidimensional approaches; |
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Trust,
keeping our word and maintaining our clients’ confidentiality; |
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Innovation,
bringing new learning to bear through leading edge practices
built on solid theory; and through |
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Education,
helping our clients, our staff, and our communities continue to learn about
issues related to children’s mental health. |
Agency
Leadership
Board of
Directors:
Michael Ayers - Chair
Principal
The Commonwealth Practice, Ltd.
Barbara Alipio Proeschel, M.P.H., M.B.A. - Vice Chair
Community Volunteer
Cathy Bartholet, M.A., P.M.P. - Secretary/Treasurer
Project Manager,
Ameriprise Financial
Cheryl Brennan,
R.N., B.S.N.
Manager, Loss Control Services
Felisa Martin
Owner:
Nichole's Catering
Senior Staff:
Ginnee S. Engberg,
Executive Director
Ginnee S. Engberg is a licensed psychologist with M.B.A. and M.A. degrees.
Prior to joining Family Networks, Ms. Engberg managed the welfare employment
programs for Ramsey County. She has also served as Employment and Training
Director for the MN Department of Economic Security, as Program Director with
the Wilder Foundation, as Director of Operations with Metropolitan
Rehabilitation Services, and has operated a private consulting business
providing psychological services.
Roger Grusznski, Ph.D., Clinical Director
Roger Grusznski, Licensed
Psychologist, is the Clinical Director at Family Networks. He has over 30 years
of experience providing mental health services to children and families. He has
worked in a variety of settings including, educational, corrections, community
mental health center, hospital, private non-profit, and crisis intervention.
Most of his work has focused on providing psychotherapy to children and families
and supervision of services to families. He has developed numerous programs to
help children and families lead more successful lives. He has published several
articles related to family violence prevention and intervention
