Municipal Law Enforcement Services: - General crime reporting - Animal control officer - Canine Program - Crime victim/witness support - Law enforcement records/files - Missing persons location assistance - Child safety seat inspections Prescription Take-Back Program: - Drop box located in the sheriff's office lobby - Do NOT bring thermometers, needles, or medical waste of any type D.A.R.E. - Drug Abuse Resistance Education: Uniformed law enforcement officers teach D.A.R.E. one hour a week for 17 weeks. Lessons focus on providing accurate information about alcohol and drugs, teaching students decision-making skills, showing students how to resist peer pressure and encouraging students to develop healthy interests and resist drug abuse.

Families with limited income or whose children participate in a Medical Assistance program may be eligible for a free car seat and education.

- Baby furniture - Blankets - Car seats - Clothing - Cribs - Diapers - Earn While You Learn parenting education classes - Life coaching - Moms Making Healthy Choices program - One-on-one mentoring - Parenting support in the evening - Postabortion support - Pregnancy tests - Pro-life support services - Toys

Provides car seats to children enrolled in the Head Start program through the ride safe program, as well as education, hands on installation instruction and educational materials with the car seat.

- Free car seat education; car seats available to those who qualify - Child care consultation services with contracted child care centers - Education related to injury prevention including home safety - Family home visits to provide antepartum, postpartum, breast feeding, family planning, infant care, child growth, and development assessments, education, promotion of parenting - Follow Along Program to provide information regarding growth, development, and screen for need for referral to other services, including medical and early childhood special education - Provide services to children with special needs, including waiver case management, personal care attendant assessment - Support to schools including assistance with early childhood screenings

- Blood pressure screening - Breastfeeding mothers support - Case management and care coordination - Child and teen checkup outreach - Family planning services - Financial assistance available for prenatal care, pelvic exams, PAP smears, pregnancy testing, etc. - Follow Along Program: Home visits for newborns, including questionnaires sent to the home until child is four years old. If something on a questionnaire causes concern, a nurse will visit the home and take action if appropriate. - Food recall information - Home health care including home nursing with blood pressure screening, diabetes education for newly diagnosed patients, instructions for new diets, and monitoring of medication administration. Home Health Aides assist with bathing and personal care, meal preparation, and assistance with hair and oral care. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists provide services also. - Immunizations: available for children and young adults, birth through age 18. Hepatitis B and Tdap for a fee for adults. Flu shots available from October through December. - Mantoux testing (tuberculosis) - Loan closet - Maternal and child health (car seats available for low-income families) - Prenatal care and education including safety and proper use of car seats - School health nurses consult with teachers on topics such as AIDS, teen pregnancy prevention, self-breast exams, and nutrition. Preschool screenings as well as immunization, vision, and hearing clinics.

Families with limited income or whose children participate in a Medical Assistance program may be eligible for a free car seat and education.

Helps ensure the health of pregnant, and postpartum women, infants, and special needs children. Information and assistance are provided through public health clinics or home visits such as: - After-home care and resources to assist new mothers such as exercise programs, health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs, and infant growth and development - Car seat program providing education and distribution of car seats for children birth to 8 years - Child immunizations, physical development screening, and well-baby checks at public health clinics - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect including home visits - Guidelines for parents to provide safe care and a healthy environment for their child - Identification of problems and early intervention activities in conjunction with families and schools to assist families with special needs children - Nutritional assessment and counseling/education - Prenatal health needs include nutrition, weight gain, exercise, and substance use - Preparation of labor and delivery - Prevention of child maltreatment - Special care for high risk pregnant women - Supportive community resources

New car seats are available to income eligible families with attendance at a 90 minute class regarding the safe and proper use of the car seat

- Car seat information and checks: Certified technicians available to provide education and assistance of proper car seat installation for all families regardless of income - Car seat distribution class: Income eligible families attend a 60 minute class to receive instruction on proper use and installation as well as a new child safety seat - Milestones provides car seat distribution class for those with MA BluePlus (320)251-5081

Works with Public Health and other agencies statewide to distribute car seats and provide safety education to members. Knowing how to install and use a car seat is a requirement for a member to receive a free car seat. Limit one car seat per member. The seat style for each child will be decided by the agency that gives you the seat.

Offers certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians to assist caregivers with car seat installation and education on Minnesota's Child Passenger Restraint Law. Technicians provide guidance on proper use and fit for rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seats, as well as seat belts. Free car seats are also available for qualifying low-income families or those on Medical Assistance.

- Provides education and car seat distribution to eligible clients - Specific car seat availability and eligibility depend on insurance, child age, and resource availability as determined by intake. Car seat distribution appointments take 60 - 90 minutes - Provides car seat checks for those with existing car seats that want to make sure the seat is installed correctly

Provides outreach services and support to families of young children and the adults that care for them, including licensed family child care providers, child care centers, and family friend and neighbor caregivers. Programs include: - Connecting to a childcare liaison to assist families with the process of securing child care that meets the family's needs, including county and enrollment forms - Resources, support, and training to family friends, and neighbors who are unlicensed caregivers to improve the quality of care provided to children - Car seat education, distribution, and installation for families with qualifying insurance. Car seat education classes are also provided in Somali and can be translated into other languages as needed. - Shared Services Alliances: Designed to work in partnership with Early Child Care programs to offer the services needed to improve long-term financial strength and manage capacity, along with the abilitiy to provide care and services.

Provides police and emergency response for the city of Grand Rapids and surrounding areas - Services: - Police Bike Patrol - Police K-9 Unit - Drug Task Force - Emergency Response Team (SWAT) - Bicycle Registrations (Free) - Handgun Permits (City Residents only) - Lockout Service - Keys locked in cars (not trunks) $20 charge (Due within 20 days) Also includes Police Reserve (218)326-4656, Duane Helmer - Volunteers who assist the police department when needed - Traffic and crowd control, etc - Block Clubs - Neighborhood Watch Program Car Seat and Safety Program (Free) - Serves residents of Itasca County - Car and booster seats by referral only - Contact Jackie Heinrich or Troy Scott at (218)326-3464 9 am - 3 pm Tuesday and Thursday - Evening appointments contact Troy Scott at (218)326-3464

Earn While You Learn Program: Limited assistance with baby furniture, car seats, diapers, wipes, formula, infant and maternity clothing, and other supplies to clients enrolled in the Earn While You Learn (EWYL) program. Parents can earn Baby Bucks after attending each lesson offered through BrightCourse, which can be redeemed in the Baby Boutique. BrightCourse: Available in-person or online - Abstinence and sex behavior education: Contraceptives and their side effects, natural family planning, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) - Financial budgeting and life skills education: Provides assistance and referrals for employment, financial, and housing needs - Parenting education: Also offers co-parenting - Pregnancy education: Breastfeeding, infant care, labor and delivery, prenatal care, and more Other Related Services - Advocates for mentoring for crisis pregnancy and other needs - Pro-life crisis pregnancy counseling and mentoring - Medical services: Pregnancy tests, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment, and ultrasounds ?- Mothers' support group that meets weekly over coffee NOTE: Accepts donations of new and gently used baby/children's clothing (up to size 5T), maternity clothing, and equipment that is clean and in good condition (high chairs, strollers, and toys).

Provides family and health education including child-rearing in early infancy, child development, parenting, family health, and environmental safety. Programs include: - Child Passenger Safety Program: One-hour class for parents on use of their child safety seat including information on the correct seat for the child, safely securing the child in the seat, and correct installation of the seat in the vehicle. Car seats are available for purchase on sliding fee basis at training. - Child and Teen Checkups: Provide outreach and assistance to enable well-child checkups for children and teens ages 21 and under who are on Medical Assistance. There are several locations, can assist in making dental and medical appointments, and arrange transportation to and from appointments. ?- Dental Health Services: Offers dental care through Children's Dental Services (CDS), a traveling dental clinic. Specialize in children's dental care and provides dental services to children from infancy to age 26 years, pregnant women, and people of all ages, regardless of income. Routine dental services include cleanings, fluoride, sealants, oral health education, exams, x-rays, fillings, crowns, and extractions. Visit website for a list of dental providers. - Early Intervention Services: Provides assistance to families with infants and preschoolers who are living with a developmental delay. A multidisciplinary team is available to identify and treatment children with developmental delays. - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention: Assistance offered to parents with follow-up appointments and information on free services if their child has a potential hearing problem - Family Planning: A voluntary and confidential program for individuals to obtain information about pregnancy prevention. Family planning involves preventing, spacing, and achieving pregnancies. This service provides referral and education. Pregnancy testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea is provided at no cost. - Follow Along Program: Monitors children ages birth to three. Questionnaires are sent to parents every four months to evaluate their child's development. - Family Home Visiting: For families with children birth to five years old. Home visiting supports families as they learn about healthy pregnancies, positive parenting, infant and child growth and development, health and nutrition, breastfeeding support, childhood safety and injury prevention, strengthening family relationships, and community resources. - Help Me Connect: An online navigation resource for pregnant and parenting families with young children to find local resources and information to support healthy child development and well-being - New Baby Visits: New parents are contacted by a Public Health Nurse to answer questions, provide education, information, and support including lactation consultation - Project Harmony: Provides home visits to mothers with chemical dependency issues offering education, counseling, and recovery coaching - Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP): A voluntary program that provides short-term help to parents to access resources and provide education about housing, transportation, parent education, child development, activities, childcare, safety planning, and other services. - Postpartum Home Visits: Provides home visits to new mothers and infants to educate and counsel about nutrition, child growth and development, and resources available for families. Visits can be requested through a physician or hospital. - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Consultation and home visit, grief support, and referral service for families who have experienced loss of a child

Pro-life pregnancy support services, including: - Confidential pregnancy testing - Life coaching services - Material Assistance: Diapers and wipes, formula, maternity and baby clothing, cribs, and car seats - Pre-natal and parenting classes - Referrals for adoption services, financial aid, housing, legal assistance, and medical care - STI testing and treatment - Ultrasounds

Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include: - Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services - Child passenger safety seat program - Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs. - Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate - S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle - SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition - Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources

Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include: - Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services - Child passenger safety seat program - Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs. - Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate - S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle - SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition - Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources

Provides information on the recommended use of child passenger safety seats from trained staff and offers car seats through grants, subject to availability and eligibility.

Provides convertible, combination and booster seats to low income families

Home Visiting Program - Home visits are offered to pregnant women, infants, and children to provide ongoing support. Maternal Child Health Services - All Becker County families with a newborn are contacted by a Community Health Nurse. A home visit will be offered to provide new parents with information on feeding choices, newborn cares and additional support. Parental, Childbirth, and Newborn Education - Educational support is offered to all residents of Becker County. Material presented is tailored to meet the specific needs including labor and delivery, breastfeeding, bottle feeding and newborn/postpartum care. Breastfeeding Resources - Becker County WIC office sponsors a Breastfeeding Support Group that meets monthly. Online Breastfeeding Support Group. Car Seat Program - Medica and Blue Plus have a car seat program for children up to 8 years of age. Education and installation of the car seat are offered to any resident of Becker County. Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) - Child and Teen Checkups are offered to any Becker County resident under the age of 21. Checkups include: hearing and vision screening, developmental screening, physical exam, lead screening, immunizations and referrals to other health care providers as necessary. Immunizations - Infant, child and adult immunizations can be done at Becker County Community Health by appointment. Follow Along Program - Consists of a series of developmental questionnaires the parent completes and returns to Becker County Community Health. The questionnaire is scored and a letter is sent to the parent with the results. This program is free to all children in Becker County under the age of 36 months.

Provides car seats as well as child passenger safety training and education. Education is required before receiving a car seat.

Offers both new car seats and safety classes to help individuals install and use the seat properly. The class takes one hour and a seat will be delivered to the home following the training class.