
Programs & Projects
Early Childhood Coalition
The Cook County Early Childhood Coalition is open to and made up of community members, volunteers, and professionals who are passionate about finding solutions to support all children birth to six years old in Cook County, Minnesota and the Grand Portage Reservation.
Join us for these upcoming events
February 17, 2022
Child Care Provider Virtual Appreciation Event
An event for our child care providers. Pre-registration required.
Thank you to everyone who donated time, energy, and gifts for this event for our Caregivers.
March 14, 2022 6:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Community Town Hall Event: Child Care Solutions for Cook County
Thank you to our amazing community for your energy and time in making the Town Hall a success!
made possible by a grant from:
"The Rural Child Care Innovation Program (RCCIP) is an innovative community engagement process designed to increase the supply of high quality affordable child care in rural communities. The purpose of RCCIP is to guide communities in identifying the scope and size of their child care challenges, and to empower and support communities to develop solutions to address these challenges." RCCIP
Early Childhood Coalition In the News and social media
"Early Childhood Coalition celebrates child care providers." North Shore News Hour, Rhonda Silence, WTIP. February 15, 2022."Early Childhood Community-Based Navigation Hub Grant and Research Findings." Cook County New Herald. December 24, 2021.

Cook County / Grand Marais
Joint Economic Development Authority
425 W Highway 61, PO Box 597
Grand Marais, MN 55604
director@prosperitynorth.com
218.387.3112