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
Categories
Last assured
06/12/2025
Physical Address
800 Coney Street West, Perham, MN 56573
Hours
8 am - 12 noon Wednesday
Voice
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