Celebrating 25 Years of Family Achievement Center: A Legacy of Hope, Community, and Vision
This year marks a truly special milestone for all of us at Family Achievement Center: our 25th anniversary. For a quarter of a century, we have been honored to serve families, strengthen communities, and live out a mission that remains as meaningful today as it was at the very beginning—providing hope and improving lives. Family […]
Read MoreResources & Support During ICE Operations
Supporting Children and Families During Uncertain Times Recent events in Minnesota have been difficult and unsettling for many families in our community. As news spreads and conversations happen at school, online, and among adults, children may also be absorbing information that feels confusing, scary, or overwhelming. At FAC, we want to acknowledge that parents, caregivers, […]
Read MoreBalance Awareness Week
Balance Milestones: A Guide to Your Child’s Physical Development Balance is one of the foundational skills that supports a child’s ability to move, explore, and interact with the world. From holding up their head as a newborn to standing on one foot during a game of hopscotch, each stage of balance development plays a vital […]
Read More10 Things Speech Therapists at FAC can help with
1. We use play-based therapy to motivate and engage children as well as provide fun and functional opportunities to incorporate speech and language skills. 2. We help individuals with feeding difficulties learn to chew and swallow a variety of foods and liquids safely and effectively. 3. We work on fluency. FAC SLPs treat children who […]
Read More10 Things PTs at FAC Can Help With
1. We work on riding bikes. Physical therapists at FAC can help increase strength, coordination and balance needed for bike riding skills. PTs will also work specifically on riding an age and skill appropriate bike in sessions or as part of bike lessons. 2. We work with orthotists and equipment companies. Physical therapists at FAC […]
Read More10 Things OTs at FAC Can Help With
1. We work on handwriting. FAC OTs treat underlying difficulties including visual motor skills, hand and core strength, and fine motor coordination in conjunction with programs such as Handwriting Without Tears to improve children’s handwriting and pencil grip. 2. We work on self regulation. FAC OTs work on skills such as frustration tolerance, coping strategies, […]
Read MoreA Mission of the Heart: The Family Achievement Center Story
Family Achievement Center was founded on the ideal that every child and every family deserves hope during challenging life & Susan Hoel, founders of Family Achievement Center, were blessed with three children: Anthony, Matt, and Meghan. It is their oldest son, Anthony, who would become the legacy behind Family Achievement Center. When Anthony was […]
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