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Family Resources

Support and Information for families beyond ECFE.

Help Me Grow   provides resources for families to understand developmental milestones and learn if there are concerns. This helps families take the lead in seeking additional support or referring their child for a comprehensive, confidential screening or evaluation at no cost.  

If you have concerns about a child's development and think a child might need extra help to learn and grow, don't hesitate to refer a child.  The family will be contacted by the local school district to arrange for a screening or evaluation to determine if their child is eligible for Infant and Toddler Intervention or Preschool Special Education services. 

Check online at www.helpmegrowmn.org for more information or to refer a child 0-5 years old.

Inter-County Community Council Head Start

ICCC Head Start helps YOU be the best teacher you can be for your child! We work with families who are expecting or have children up to age 5. We provide developmentally appropriate activities, track milestones, prepare children for kindergarten, and promote family well-being.

Any family can apply for services, but we prioritize families who receive SNAP or MFIP, are experiencing homelessness, are in foster care, have a low income, or have a disability. In the TRF area, we provide the following services:

Center / Classroom:  4 year olds and older 3 year olds are provided a full day (8:00 am – 3:00 pm) of class 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday), meals / snacks, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and family events.  Limited transportation services are available.

Home Based:  0-5 year olds are provided weekly home visits to work with individual families in their home, including lessons for children and parents, parent-teacher conferences, and family events. 

Expectant Parents:  Limited enrollment for those expecting a child to include a home visit, regular education on pregnancy and parenting, assistance with following medical providers recommendations for good prenatal care, and when the child is born they are automatically enrolled into our home-based program option.


If you would like more information or want to apply, please contact us at 888.778.4008, option 5, or visit us at https://intercountycc.org/services/head-start/


WIC Program

A nutrition program for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 that helps families eat well and stay healthy.  The WIC program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion benefits to buy healthy foods and connections to health services.  

Call 218-874-7845 for more information.

Public Health and Home Care

Public programs for moms, babies and children.  Call 218-681-0876 for more information about individual childbirth classes, breastfeeding, car seat safety and home visits to help build parent and child relationships.  Go to https://pennredlakecopublichealth.com for more information.