Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses provide care consultation and public health nursing services for pregnant women, new parents, and infants and children. Services include: - Information regarding pregnancy, labor, and delivery - Perinatal depression screening - Self care and nutrition information - Breastfeeding support - Pregnancy prevention information - Education regarding the health, growth, and development of newborns, infants, and children including developmental screenings - Infant/children's mental health (social and emotional development) information - Information and referrals to support resources for infants/children with special health needs - Individual instruction on correct use of child passenger safety seats (an appointment is necessary) This office also offers child passenger safety seats for eligible families. Maternal and Child Health nurses provided ongoing home visits for infants and children from birth to age 3 to support healthy development and address developmental concerns. In addition the staff ensures that eligible children receive Child and Teen Checkups to ensure that children, birth to 21 years old with Medicaid or MinnesotaCare health coverage. The exams are provided by the patient's regular doctor, but the MCH nurse can help with scheduling and arranging for transportation or language interpreters when needed.

- Child passenger safety education information - Provides car seats and boosters for children ages 0 - 7; availability may fluctuate

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.

Health education provided in community settings such as schools and businesses or in the home: - Breastfeeding Support: Offers families education on breastfeeding basics, support and community resources - Car Seats Checks: Has a variety of car seats available free of charge for community members that cannot afford to purchase one. A certified car seat technician is also available to help install a new car seat, or make sure a current seat is properly installed. - Office of Aging: Created to help the county prepare for an aging "Baby Boomer" population. Provides support and coordination of various aging initiatives, including Community Senior Commissions, CarFit, medicine take-back and TRIAD. - Public Health Nuisance Investigation: Inspects and follows up on reported public health nuisances and other conditions, which may be a threat to the public's health and safety, including emergency responders

Child and Teen Checkups Program: Comprehensive health care for children and teens ages from birth - 20, who are enrolled in medical assistance ? Maternal Child Health Program: Offers counseling, nursing services, education for pregnant moms, new moms, babies, and chronically ill children Family Connections Program: Home based parenting program for expectant women and families with children ages birth - 3 months Follow Along Program: Computerized developmental screening offered to children birth - 36 months Car seat education program

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

Limited assistance with baby furniture, car seats, diapers and 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 (STI) - 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 - Crisis pregnancy and mentoring - Medical services: - Pregnancy test - Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment - Ultrasound - Mother's 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 car seats as well as child passenger safety training and education. Education is required before receiving a car seat.

Family Health Services available include: - Breastfeeding services - Car seat needs - Child and Teen Check-Up - Connection to family support and resources - Family Home Visiting - Follow Along Program - Postpartum newsletter - Postpartum support - Prenatal support

Convertible, rear facing, low-back booster car seats Car seat inspections and safety education

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

Sells used clothing, books, baby furniture, car seats (call ahead to verify car seats availability), and miscellaneous household items. Accepts donations of new or used items that are clean and in good condition.

Provides convertible car seats for children ages birth - 4 as well as education. Sometimes combination seats are available also.

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

Limited distribution of car seats to people who qualify on HealthPartners and Blue Plus medical insurance plans

- 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

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

Child Passenger Safety Technicians are available to answer questions regarding child safety seats and check car seats. During an appointment seats are evaluated for defects, recall listings, suitability for the age of the child, and fit with the safety belt system in the vehicle Car seat distribution: Medica or South Country Health Alliance insurance plans provide car seats

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 police and emergency response for the city of Bemidji Services: - Patrol - Investigation of crimes - Auto theft investigations - Juvenile investigation and prevention - School Liaison Officer - Headwaters Public Safety Training - Community Policing Block Groups - Bicycle patrol - Escort services - Funeral, Financial - Operation I.D. - D.A.R.E. - Educational presentations - Community Services Officers/Animal Control - Narcotics Task Force - Firearms Training Instructor - Operation Kid - Police Department Tours - Oversee the volunteer Bemidji Citizen Patrol

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

Supports families as they learn about: - Childhood safety and injury prevention - Family and community relationships - Health and nutrition - Healthy pregnancies - Infant and child growth and development - Positive parenting Public Health Nurses provide services by phone, at community sites, or at home visits with families. The Follow Along Program (FAP) helps parents monitor their children's development. The Child and Teen Check-Ups Program helps families access preventive medical and dental care. Child passenger safety seats may be available to families receiving Medical Assistance.

Offers alternatives to abortion and help to make informed choices by providing a range of services to support families throughout their pregnancy and beyond including: - Care seat program - Earn while you learn: Earn points by watching information videos. Points can be used for free baby items - Fatherhood and Motherhood program - Free pregnancy tests and sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests - Fertility awareness program - Prenatal/postpartum support - Relationship education - Ultrasounds for those under 16 weeks pregnant Note: Transportation assistance may be available to attend in-house appointments?

Family Health Services available include: - Breastfeeding services - Car seat needs - Child and Teen Check-Up - Connection to family support and resources - Family Home Visiting - Follow Along Program - Postpartum newsletter - Postpartum support - Prenatal support

UCare 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 very important and it 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.