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Healthy development and support for children ages 0-5 in the greater Bemidji community

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"Investing in our children's development from the earliest age is the single most important contribution we can make..." 

Jay Weatherill

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Upcoming Events

  • Fri, May 09
    May 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Beltrami Electric Community Room, 4111 Technology Dr NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Explore how adversity and toxic stress in the early years of development can impact everything from learning to relationships to physical health. Learn how to build systems that buffer against these potential impacts. We will teach you how to create trauma-sensitive strategies and help kids thrive.
  • Jun 07, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    Bemidji Waterfront at Paul & Babe, Bemidji Waterfront, Bemidji, MN
    Nature Neighbors is a children's resource fair and celebration of organizations that offer outdoor and nature-focused experiences for children and families! Does that sound like your organization? Sign up and join us for a fun afternoon and free concert by The Okee Dokee Brothers!
  • Jun 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
    Bemidji Eagles, 1270 Neilson Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Dinner at the Bemidji Eagles Club, awesome door prizes, and a Develop-approved training on Gardening and Cooking with Children. RSVP by Wednesday, June 4th!
  • Thu, Sep 18
    Northwest Technical College Commons
    Sep 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
    Northwest Technical College Commons, 905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
    Family Child Care Provider Hub

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