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8. Organization's primary funding sources over the past three years: *REGION V CHILDREN'S SERVICES COORDINATNG COMMITTEE (CSCC) *NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE *NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENTOF HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION *NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK *CASS COUNTY GOVERNMENT 9. Organization's major activities and past significant accomplishments: The PRC provides a variety of quality, research - based parenting education opportunities to families and professionals in Region V including Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, and Trail! counties in SE North Dakota. 1,159 adults attended parenting opportunities in the program year 2002-2003. A monthly newsletter "Parenting Essentials & Extras" is sent out to approximately 1,000 people per month providing parents and professionals current parenting information as well as information on upcoming classes, events, a sample of additional support groups for parents in the area, resources in the lending library and the web address. The newsletter is also currently available on our web site. Parenting Pipeline, a monthly newsletter for parents of children in grades K, 2, 4and 6, is sent out to approximately 5,653 parents in Region V. The PRC Lending Library is available to parents, college students and professionals, providing numerous parenting videos, book, curriculums, family games, and children's books for free check out as tools to strengthen parenting skills and promote learning in the area of family dynamics. Approximately 25 people per month check out books from the library, many others choose to use the library materials on - site. The PRC has a public website made available to parents, professionals and organizations informing them of available resources in the library, upcoming classes and a copy of the current newsletter. The PRC handles general parenting questions over the telephone, in person and through mailing requested materials such as parenting bulletins and informational handouts. Educational displays and handouts are provided for many community events including parent and health fairs, substance abuse prevention events throughout the area, conferences, and numerous collaborative activities with community partners. The Region V Parenting Resources Center provides specialized classes/inservices per request to daycare providers and programs such as the Last Chance Program with the Department of Corrections and North Dakota Job Service. The PRC provides child care and transportation to families needing this assistance in order to attend parenting classes. Classes are continually being offered in various neighborhoods and school districts in Fargo and West Fargo as well Region V as a whole. Classes offered are largely the