Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Heron Lake - Okabena Independent School District 330

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. ECFE 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

03/18/2026