Welcome

Lakes Homes & Program Development, Inc., prides itself on being an exceptional care provider to individuals who need our assistance. Our first clients moved in June of 1980. Our company has neatly emerged into a leading non-profit residential service in greater northern Minnesota.

We continue to develop new programs to meet our clients needs. Lakes Homes selects employees with excellent work ethic, caring personalities and a desire to enhance human worth and potential. I am looking forward to meeting and visiting with you about the quality services we provide.

Sincerely,

Thomas Reiffenberger - Executive Administrator

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

History

Lakes Homes & Program Development, Inc., a private, non-profit corporation was established on September 29, 1977, under and in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statute Chapter 317,

The first two, newly constructed, multi-family homes opened in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, on Sunday, June 15, 1980. Programs in Fergus Falls opened in 1983.Program in Mahnomen opened in 1986.

Services

As a community based organization to provide residential and supportive living services to adults who have a primary diagnosis of developmental disabilities and associated physical, sensory, or medical disability; respite care services; and services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

Board of Directors

Lakes Homes & Program Development, Inc., is governed by a nine member board of directors which is composed of three parents of family members with disabilities; three interested citizens and three professionals.

Annually, the board elects a President, Vice President and a Secretary/Treasurer.

The standing committees of the board consist of:

● Finance and Personnel

● Publicity and Program Development

● Nominating/Policy and Procedure

Management Team
and Staff

Positions include: Executive Administrator, Development Director, Designated Coordinator, Designated Manager, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurses, Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professionals, Direct Support Professionals, Medical Coordinator, Services Coordinator, Payroll/Accountant, Bookkeeper, Office Manager, Scheduler, Community Activities Coordinator, Maintenance and Laborers.