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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Perham - Dent Public School District 549

Early Childhood Family Education (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: - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion group - Play and learn activities for children - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics

Last assured

06/12/2025

Physical Address

800 Coney Street West, Perham, MN 56573

Hours

8 am - 12 noon Wednesday

Application process

Call; walk in

Fee

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

Required documents

Application/intake form; immunization records

Eligibility

Families with children ages birth - Kindergarten who are residents of Basswood, Dent, Grand View Heights, Ottertail, Perham, Richdale, or Richville

Service area

Otter Tail County, MN

Agency info

Perham - Dent Public School District 549

Public school district

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