Susan R Grimsley

Leech Lake Early Childhood Development provides quality services aimed at empowering children and families through partnerships focused on nutrition, health, and safe transportation. Their programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start, cater to children from nine school districts within the Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding communities, emphasizing the importance of Ojibwe culture and language. In addition to their educational offerings, they strive to improve the accessibility and quality of learning environments through the Child Care Services program and promote culturally grounded nutritional education via SNAP-ED. With over 2,000 enrollments in the past 20 years, Leech Lake Early Childhood Development is committed to supporting the growth and well-being of American Indian children and families in Minnesota. Generated from the website

The Health and Human Services Department is administered by the government of Beltrami County in Minnesota. The department is responsible for administering social, child support and financial assistance programs under the supervision of the state government. It provides protective services to at-risk children, adults and senior citizens, as well as individuals with disabilities. The Health and Human Services Department also offers child support services to custodial and noncustodial parents. In addition, the department assists low-income families and individuals to meet their basic needs. Its advisory committee acts as a liaison between constituent groups and the department. The Health and Human Services Department coordinates medical assistance programs for families, children and pregnant women.