Nonprofit The Family Place outlines services, says Preston facility would need stable funding

Cheryl Giddey, president and CEO of The Family Place, told the Preston City Council on the organization’s work in the valley and expressed interest in establishing a local facility but warned sustainable operating funding remains unresolved.

“We are a nonprofit 5 0 1 c 3 that, we've been established for 43 years now,” Giddey said, describing therapy, parenting classes and mental‑health first‑aid trainings that serve children, adolescents and families. She said The Family Place accepts most insurance and “we do not turn anyone away,” adding the group offers sliding‑scale or grant‑subsidized services when needed.

Giddey noted the nonprofit already operates three locations and that having a facility in Preston would be “really transformative.” The mayor asked about referrals and funding; Giddey said more than 60% of the agency’s current revenue comes from state and federal grants and that foundations and donors cover other costs. She also said faith‑based ward referrals sometimes subsidize therapy for referred residents.

City leaders welcomed getting service information onto the city website, and council members asked about overlap and differences with CAPSA (a local domestic‑violence service). Giddey said CAPSA focuses on active domestic‑violence cases while The Family Place provides ongoing therapy and supports families and children who may not be in active cases.

The council gave Giddey time to distribute flyers and asked staff to post service information online. No formal council action was taken; staff said the nonprofit could return with further details when funding plans are clearer.