“I like working with families, making connections and helping make all the puzzle pieces fit.  Katie Heinzen deals with a lot of moving parts. Her role as Director of Behavioral Health for The Production Farm, overseeing the care of dozens of clients across Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties, comes with a lot of requirements to meet and boxes to check. And she’s more than willing to handle all those details and logistics, because along with the paperwork comes the chance to witness meaningful positive impacts in the lives of TPF clients.
“Our approach is absolutely science- and evidence-based, though it may not always look that way from the outside,” Katie says. “When you’ve seen firsthand how a slime project or a bread baking endeavor lights up and transforms a child who hasn’t seen success in other environments, it makes perfect sense.” Katie is a native of Big Bend and Hartford, Wisconsin. She earned her Psychology degree from St. Norbert College and pursued her Master’s in Art Therapy from Springfield College in Massachusetts. Right after graduation she got married and moved with her husband to Ft. Hood, Texas, where he was stationed in the US Army. From there they landed in rural Kansas, where their two sons were born. With a lot of professional experience and several moves under her belt, Katie and her young family were ready to return to Wisconsin and be closer to home and family. They settled in Reedsville, and she began searching for her next job. Funny story: she actually interviewed for the position she now holds completely by accident. A miscommunication led her to interview with TPF’s leadership team when she was under the impression she was speaking with a different organization about a different position. While it was a confusing introduction, things clicked into place and the rest – as they say – is history.
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When you start treating people as individuals, it enriches everything.  A couple of years ago, during the height of the pandemic, The Production Farm’s President, CEO & amp; Founder Wyatt Kuether reached out to Erik Foat about assisting with needed facility updates and repairs at the Farm’s Whitelaw campus. That interaction marked the beginning of Foat’s path to becoming Facilities Director for TPF, which now includes a new facility in Sheboygan Falls (see article above) as well as the Farm in Manitowoc County.
To say Erik grew up in a big family is an understatement. Born in Appleton and raised in Neenah, he counts himself one of 22 children. His mom and stepdad generously served as foster parents to dozens and dozens of children, 16 of whom they adopted into their family. Growing up in this environment led Erik to pursue a teaching degree from UW-Oshkosh, and he taught in an elementary school for several years. But, he says, “The current model of schooling constrains both the teacher and students. I left because I disagreed with the philosophy of teaching every child in the exact same way, especially seeing kids struggling within the confines of that model.” It’s officially spring in Wisconsin – hooray! – which means it’s a great time to help grow The Farm by supporting us through Flower Power Fundraising. When you choose beautiful bulbs, seeds, plants, flowers and accessories from Flower Power Fundraising, 50% of your purchase will be donated back to directly support The Production Farm’s growth, programming and services. Plant a seed today to help us cultivate holistic healing and mental well-being through play, art, nature, music and community. https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/growthefarm CategoriesTHE PRODUCTION FARM SECURES SHEBOYGAN FALLS FACILITY TO SERVE AS HUB FOR BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
MANITOWOC/SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – The Production Farm (TPF), a non-profit mental and behavioral health service agency that specializes in person-centered, creative programs offered through the lens of trauma-informed care, today announced the purchase of a former church in Sheboygan Falls. The facility joins TPF’s Farm in Whitelaw, in Manitowoc County, as a physical hub for the organization’s non-traditional mental health care services. “We have been steadily growing our presence in Sheboygan County and the need for services only continues to increase exponentially,” says Wyatt Kuether, President, CEO & Founder of TPF. “Having this space allows us to be much more hands-on, efficient and impactful. We expect to be able to double the number of clients we serve in the near future.” Located at 621 Broadway, Sheboygan Falls, the 100-year-old building most recently housed the Pentecostals of Sheboygan County. At 17,000 square feet, the facility will house a community food pantry, clothing resources and a hygiene closet with personal care items – starting with items collected during the recent Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive in partnership with The Family Radio Network.  MEDIA ALERT
February 7, 2022 THE PRODUCTION FARM JOINS FORCES WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO FILL COMMUNITY NEED FOR HYGIENE AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN MANITOWOC AND SHEBOYGAN COUNTIES WHAT: The Production Farm (TPF), a non-profit mental and behavioral health service agency that specializes in person-centered, creative programs offered through the lens of trauma-informed care, is working alongside several community partners in Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties to collect and distribute hygiene and personal care items to neighbors in need. The effort is part of the annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive presented by The Family Radio Network. The most urgently needed items include:
WITH PLANNED EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES UNDERWAY, THE PRODUCTION FARM WELCOMES NEW HIRES CORRIE CAMPBELL AND EMILY KUNDE
MANITOWOC, Wis. – The Production Farm (TPF), a non-profit mental and behavioral health service agency that specializes in person-centered, creative programs offered through the lens of trauma-informed care, today announced the addition of two new team members who will help support the organization’s growth and expansion: Corrie Campbell will serve as Development Director, and Emily Kunde, MS LPC, has been brought on as a Behavioral Health Case Manager. In addition to its flagship farm in Whitelaw, in rural Manitowoc County, TPF is actively working to expand its services and programming to counties throughout Northeastern Wisconsin as well as specifically into Sheboygan County. The Production Farm becomes an affiliate member of WAFCAhttps://www.wafca.org/member-agencies
The Production Farm is proud to become a member of WAFCA. Through this membership we will be able to provide our staff with relevant continuing education, advocacy, leadership development and more! Excited to bring another layer of support and resources to our community. |
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