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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Benson Public Schools - Independent School District 777

1400 Montana Avenue, Benson, MN 56215

Families with children ages birth - Kindergarten who are residents of the Benson School District, which includes Benson, Clontarf, DeGraff, and surrounding areas
7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Spanish

Interpreters available

Call for dates and hours; email

Class fees vary and are determined by the school district; sliding fee scale may be available; fees are waived for participants unable to pay

Benson, MN
De Graff, MN
Benson, MN
Clontarf, MN
Benson, MN
Clontarf, MN
De Graff, MN

Description

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ?Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports healthy child development. Services may include: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book and toy lending library - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

Last assured

01/07/2025

Providing organization

Benson Public Schools - Independent School District 777

School district comprised of one elementary, one middle, and one high school

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