This is a collalition of parents, volunteers, programs, schools and communities whose goal is to help improve children’s lives.  We work to provide ongoing projects to ensure children are safe and healthy and that parents, the whole family and community are involved in raising our kids to be successful in school and have a bright and fulfilling future.

Current projects include:

• Parent/Community  involvement through the creation of “The Caring for Kids” Store, community events such a Celebrating our Children,  a Fathers Festival, and parenting conferences/community workshops
  
  
• Increased oral health resources
  
  
• Increased early childhood mental health resources
  
  
• Collaboration with local school districts to help get kids ready for kindergarten
  
  
• Resource guide for parents and programs
  
  
• Community tip line that is safe and anonymous to report crime
  
  
• Increase access to library facilities

Mary Leff
Early Childhood Coordinator
Community Outreach specialist
(218) 983-3285 ext 1201