North Branch Construction, Inc. was the low bidder out of 8 bids received by the owner (invited bid list), but the project was still approximately $50,000 over budget. After value-engineering was performed by the construction team, the project was brought within the budget and North Branch Construction entered into an agreement on November 26, 1996.

The Cutter-Wiggins Cottage for emotionally, physically and sexually traumatized children is a unique, first of its kind rehabilitation/housing center. The facility includes therapy and examination rooms, administrative and business offices, dormitory rooms complete with kitchen and living areas as well as a family reunification wing.

The 8,000 sq. ft. 1 1/2 story, cape style, wood frame building features a cedar shingle exterior at the main facade of the building. The building consists of 4 wings: two wings make up the dormitory area; there is a family reunification wing and another wing houses the administrative and business offices.

Construction began in November, 1997 and continued throughout the winter months. Substantial completion was achieved in May 1997