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WIC Women, Infants, Children
320 W 2nd St #108
Duluth, MN
218-725-5211 or 800-450-9777
Services:
- Breastfeeding support
- Nutritious food for moms and children
- Immunizations
St. Louis County Human Services
320 W 2nd St #108
Duluth, MN
218-725-5211
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
Public Health Nurse 218-725-5210
Services:
- Nurse-Family partnership program
First time moms are paired with a public health nurse during pregnancy to age 2 - Family Home Visit program
Helps to improve the health status of children, youth, women and their families
Early Childhood Family Education
215 North 1st Ave East
Duluth, MN
218-336-8890
Program of information and support serves families with children from birth through age three. Program provides parent education discussion groups, early childhood education, parent-child activities, toy and book lending libraries, home visits, and off-site programs together with other agencies.
Lake Superior Regional Family Justice Center
Free and confidential
218-623-1000
https://www.familyjusticecenter.org/
Services:
- Advocacy
- Childcare
- Clothing
- Counseling
- Emergency housing
- Legal help - Child custody, divorce, restraining orders
- Safety planning
Women’s Care Center
Free and confidential
218-623-7100
https://www.womenscarecenter.org
Services:
- Free pregnancy testing
- Free ultrasounds
- Options counseling
- Prenatal and child development education
- Group parenting classes
- Life skills training
- Point-Incentive programs
- Crib club store
Women’s Care Center is open full-time offering counseling, ultrasounds, one-on-one education, group classes, and other vital support. We offer point-incentive programs to help our clients earn baby items and other necessary items that they are in need of. We promote and encourage self-sufficiency through skills training and goals counseling.
Hotlines
Minnesota Parent Warmline
Safe Place for Newborns
Poison Control Center
United Way Resource Information
Dial 2-1-1 or 800-543-7709
For Information Referrals and Services
Child Care Resources and Referral
ARC Northland
424 W Superior St,
Duluth, MN
218-726-4725
Extreme Parenting group
Support and training for parents dealing with children who have mental health or emotional issues.
Online Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics
Advice on child health and development, immunizations, safety, and books. https://www.aap.org/
Consumer Products Safety Commission
Safety alerts and recalls. 800-638-2772 https://www.cpsc.gov/
La Leche League
Breastfeeding resources. Find local mother-to-mother support, good books, and help in many languages. https://www.llli.org/
March of Dimes
Information on pregnancy health and on preventing birth defects. https://www.marchofdimes.org/
888-663-4637
Prevent Child Abuse America
Local parent support groups and trusted parenting resources from the Child and Family WebGuide. https://preventchildabuse.org/
North American Quitline Consortium
Links you to experts who can help you stop smoking. https://www.naquitline.org/
Other Resources
Duluth Head Start
Free preschool for low income 3 and 4 year-olds is available at 7 elementary schools in Duluth, MN.
Call 218-336-8815 for more information.
Lake Superior Life Care Center
101 West 2nd Street
Duluth, MN
218-727-3399
Services:
- Pregnancy resources, information and counseling
- Childbirth preparation clinic
- Confidential, no-cost family planning services
Lutheran Social Services
424 West Superior Street Suite 105
Duluth, MN
218-529-2246
https://www.lsswis.org/
First and Second Year program
Education and support for first time parents to promote healthy relationships and enhance children’s development from birth-2
Explore program
Support, information, and family fun nights for parents and their children of all ages
Bethany Crisis Nursery 218-302-6879
Temporary emergency care for children, infants through age 12, and support services for parents in times of crisis.
Planned Parenthood
1001 East Central Entrance
Duluth, MN
218-722-0833
Services:
- Pregnancy resources
- Confidential, no-cost family planning services
- Counselors
- LGBT services
Damiano Center
206 West 4th Street
Duluth, MN
218-336-1033
https://www.damianocenter.org/
Kid’s Café
Healthy meals, nutrition education, activities and events. Kids under 5 must be with parent.
School year Mon-Thu 4 - 5:30 pm
Summer Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 1 pm
Salvation Army
215 South 27th Avenue West
Duluth, MN
218-722-7934
Services:
- Thrift Store
- Social services support
Mommy and Me program
Informal play, support, and educational group for moms and young children. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 12:30 pm.
Life House Positive Parenting
102 West 1st
Duluth, MN
218-722-7431
https://lifehouseduluth.org/
Parenting support, education, & recreation, as well as housing support for parents under 20 yrs.
Center for American Indian Resources (CAIR)
Fond du Lac
211 West 4th Street
Duluth, MN
218-726-1370
Services:
- Public health nurse
- Family services
- Health education
- Resources and support
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