Child Support for Cook County residents is provided by Carlton County Child Support.
The YMCA is home to a state-licensed child care center. The YMCA also offers a summer day camp and after-school program for school-age youth. Visit the website for information, rates, and enrollment.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides programs for parents and children from birth through kindergarten. ECFE helps families develop healthy relationships and provides teachers and a learning environment for all to grow and learn together. These classes are for parents (or main caregivers) and their children to enjoy together. Please contact Lacey Smith at lsmith@isd166.org with questions about any of the classes.
The Community Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 am-4:30 pm! Follow for updates on events and activities.
Human Services provides a wide range of supportive programs for the Grand Portage community, including case management, advocacy, and access to essential resources. Services include Indian Child Welfare Act support, truancy monitoring, mental health tele‑medicine and referrals, domestic violence and victim services, comprehensive assessments and weekly support groups, as well as a community Food Shelf available to anyone in need. The department also offers an Employee Assistance Program for staff of Grand Portage RTC and Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. Core program areas include Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Domestic Violence, Child Protection, and Youth Advocacy.
Hopelessness is becoming a defining story of this generation. That’s why North Point, in partnership with TreeHouse, is on a mission to bring HOPE to teens in Cook County. North Point provides drop-in hours and Youth Group meetings in the downtown Grand Marais location. North Point also offers mentoring, support, and community teen events.
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) provides prenatal care, comprehensive childbirth education classes, family home visiting, lactation support, and well-child care. We coordinate with your chosen delivery facility to ensure continuity of care throughout family planning, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. Prenatal care can be provided locally by one of our providers, and records can be easily shared with specialists and providers at your chosen birth facility. SMC’s mission is to offer high-quality healthcare to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. We are committed to making care accessible to everyone. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and offer financial assistance for those who qualify.