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NORTHWEST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31,2004 NOTE 1- NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature ofActivities Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS or the Organization) is a private, non-pro�t organization committed to preparing youth and families for healthy lives. Programs of the Organization include: Mental Health Services: CounseIin� Services - NYFS' licensed mental health professionals offer counseling services for individuals and families age four through adult. Basic psychiatric care and medication services are also available. Family Community Support Services - FCSS serves families and children with severe emotional disturbances. The FCSS worker connects the child and family with community resources and helps the family improve their functioning. Educational and Support Groups - Mental health staff offers educational and support groups on issues such as raising ADHD children, parenting teens and anger management for youth. New groups are developed as needed. Community Services: Penny Pinchers Thrift Store - Penny Pinchers serves people with limited budgets and provides a training site for our employment programs. NYFS' thrift store provides quality used clothing, furniture and household goods at affordable prices. Youth Employment Pro�ram - This 14-week program helps youth ages 14 , 17 develop confidence, learn practical job-seeking skills and gain meaningful work experience through on the job training in a retail setting. Senior Chore Pro�,ram - Senior Chore links youth age 12 and older with area seniors in need of basic chore services. This program allows seniors to live independently while fostering intergenerational relationships and providing gainful work experience for youth. Community Social Workers - Community social workers help families overcome barriers to healthy functioning through case management services. These services include connecting families with local support services and resources. Diversion - The Diversion Program works to reduce crime by imposing appropriate consequences and restitution services to youth who commit misdemeanor crimes. Proiect En�a�e - This unique program interrupts the cycle of violence by helping middle school youth with a history of aggression resolve their underlying emotional issues while learning new behavioral strategies that de-escalate violence. Skill Builders - This hands-on experiential learning program helps students develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to successfully cope with issues facing today's adolescents. Most programs are offered in local schools. (continued on next page)