Parenting is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year job. A parent’s concern for their child never ends, even when they’re grown and have children of their own. Parenting is a joyful, challenging,and rewarding job. Help, support and resources are available.
KFRC Newsletters
Links to Local Resources
in Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw Counties
- DIAL HELP
- Copper Country Great Start Collaborative
- Houghton County Sheriff
- Copper Country Intermediate School District
- Michigan Tech Community Programs
- Portage Lake District Library
- Michigan Alliance for Families
- Copper Country Community Link
Child Care and Preschool Links
- Great Start to Quality
- Child Care Check List
- BHK Child Development Board
- Michigan Tech Preschool
- Little Huskies
Health and Safety Links
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Aspirus Medical Center
- Portage Health Hospital
- U.P. Rehab Services
- Western UP District Health Department
- When to Call the Doctor
- Vaccination Schedules
- Home Safety Checklist
- Toy Safety and Recalls
- Cribs for Kids: Helping Every Child Sleep Safer
- Baby Proofing and Child Safety at Home
Community Youth Programs:
- Superior School of Dance: for ages 3+
- Mont Ripley: for ages 2+
- Copper Country Soccer: for ages 4+
- Copper Country Suzuki
- Keweenaw Little League: for ages 4+
- Portage Lake Little League: for ages 5+
- Spring-R-Roo Tot and Pre K Gymnastics: for ages 2+
- MTU Youth Programs including Dance, Skate, Swim, and more