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Community education programs and classes:

• Archery

• Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction

• Basketball, softball, volleyball and football

• Business consulting services

• Computer classes

• Cooking classes

• CPR/First Aid

• Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess

• Field trips

• Fishing

• Foreign language instruction

• Golf

• Gym games

• Knitting instruction

• Mature driver training

• Painting classes

• Parenting classes

• Parenting skills development

• Personal finance instruction

• Photography instruction

• Sewing instruction

• Sign language instruction

• Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training

• T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics

• Woodworking instruction

• Writing instruction

• Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.

Recreational classes including volleyball, enrichment classes, professional development classes, parenting classes, classroom and behind the wheel driver education, trips, personal growth, health, and special computer classes.

Works with families on growth and developmental issues. Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children.

• Offers preschool classroom and home visit experience with a special focus on developing the early reading and math skills needed to be successful in school.

• Programs are offered center-based, home-based, or combination

• Transportation provided when available. Staff assists families in obtaining transportation.

Topics such as discipline, respect, emotional and mental health issues are presented by experts. In-depth classes also offered are 'Parenting the Love and Logic Way' as well as '1-2-3 Magic.' Other topics may include:

• Anxiety, anger, and aggression

• Avoiding power struggles

• Empathy

• Nurturing blended families

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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.

Pro-life confidential client advocacy, support services, and post-abortion support including:

• Adoption information

• Free pregnancy tests available

• Post-abortive Bible Study - Forgiven and Set Free

• Postnatal and life skill classes

• Baby clothing, items, furnishings as available (through the Incentive program) and maternity clothing to persons in need

Developing as Dads (DAD):

• Educational program for dads providing information on parenting skills, rights and responsibilities as a father, peer counseling, and information and referrals

Pro-life confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy, including: Pro-life counseling on pregnancy options Limited ultrasound Pregnancy testing Referrals Licensed Adoption Services Provides full adoption services to both birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption and to couples looking to grow their family through adoption STD Testing and Treatment Provides comprehensive STD testing and treatment Parenting Plus Earn While You Learn program. Client participates in parenting classes and earns 'points' which can be used to purchase the following items: Bedding and blankets Booster seats Clothing (up to size 4T and maternity)

• Convertible car seats
• Diapers
• Formula
• Pack 'n plays
• Safety gates
• Toys
• Wipes

Accepts donations of:

• New car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and diapers
• New or used baby clothing and maternity clothing in good condition

• Provides maternity and baby clothes to women who are pregnant or have children under age 1. Items are given in exchange for parents attending classes, viewing videos, and other activities

• Accepts donations of new and used maternity and baby clothing that are clean and in good condition

• Cannot accept used car seats, cribs, stuffed animals, baby bottles, or feeding items

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. 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 groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 and a half - 4

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

Program follows children ages birth - 36 months by asking parents fill out questionnaires about their child. Some children need special assistance to be healthy and learn skills such as sitting, walking, or talking. Provides opportunities for education about age-appropriate child health and development, empowering parents to compare their child's development to that of other children in his/her age group.

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 the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Information on community resources

• Outdoor classroom

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Provides flexible, intensive mental health and rehabilitation services for children and youth with emotional disturbances and their families. Services are tailored to each child's needs and may include skills training, individual or family psychotherapy, one-to-one behavioral support, crisis planning, and day treatment. Aims to help children recover age-appropriate functioning, develop coping and social skills, and coordinate care with families, schools, and other providers.

Head Start is a family and child development program for preschool age children at no cost to families. Provides preschool development in two models such as home-based and child-care based. Home-Based Program (Age birth - 3 years):

• Lesson plans specifically designed for the child to get them ready for Kindergarten
• Opportunities to interact with other parents and children in a classroom setting
• Parent meetings for sharing and planning
• Special parent-planned events such as family nights, neighborhood tours, and field trips
• Weekly 1.5 hour visits in the home jointly planned by parents and a trained home visitor

Child-Care Based Program (Age 3 - 5 years):

• Approved preschool curriculum with structured, age-appropriate activities
• Full year programming
• Regular meetings between parents and Head Start staff

Other Services:

• Learning Readiness program to address needs of at-risk children ages birth - 5 years
• Open Book programs provide books to children and families in support of family literacy

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 the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Information on community resources

• Outdoor classroom

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

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 the healthy development of their child. 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 groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

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. 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 groups
• Play and learn activities for children
• Programs for non-English language learners
• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4
• Special events for the entire family
• Single parent program
• Workshops on specific topics

Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

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
• New baby welcome home visits
• Parent-child activities
• Parent discussion groups
• Parenting social networks
• 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

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

Public health nurses, family health mentors and nutritionists make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of family. Services offered:

• Health information on pregnancy
• Nutritional counseling and guidance
• Child's growth and development and child rearing questions
• Parenting education
• Prevention of child maltreatment
• Works with school teams to assist families with special needs children

• After Home Care: Suggestions for appropriate exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs (breast or bottle feeding), infant growth and development, and supportive community resources

?- Maternal and Child Health Program: Pregnancy care; special care for high risk pregnant women; nutritional assessment and education; prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, substance use, preparation for labor and delivery, and adjustment to new family ?- Services for Children: Public health nursing home visits for children with chronic illness, handicaps and developmental delays; nutrition assessment and education; physical and developmental screening; and more

Provides comprehensive services to children, pregnant women, and families of early childhood-aged children. Provides activities, interactions, and interventions that assist children to develop and grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically in nurturing, supportive environments. Services provided are in the areas of:

• Disabilities

• Education

?- Family Partnerships

• Health

• Literacy

• Mental Health

• Multicultural

• Nutrition

• Parent Involvement

• Safety

• Transition

• Transportation

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.

• Connections for parents and children

• Gym night

• Mixed age sessions

Free assessment of child's health, well-being and development in the areas of speech and language, concepts, gross and fine motor skills, vision and hearing, height and weight, and immunizations

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. 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

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 the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Information on community resources

• Outdoor classroom

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

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. Services may include:

• Early childhood screening

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Special events for the entire family?

• School readiness program

• Workshops on specific topics

Family Spirit Home-visiting intervention program to support young Native parents from pregnancy to 3 years postpartum. Parents gain knowledge and skills to achieve development for their preschool-age children across the domains of physical, cognitive, social-emotional, language-learning, and self-help. The Family Spirit Program consists of 63 lessons. Goals of the program:

• Prepare for labor and delivery

• Learn how your baby develops

• Understand nutrition for you and your baby

• Keep your baby safe

• Strengthen family relationships

• Access community resources

• Achieve personal goals

• Calm your baby

• Help your baby be smart and happy

• Use your cultural practices in parenting

• Enjoy being a parent

Maternal and Child Health Prenatal Visits: Public Health Nurse will discuss normal body changes during pregnancy, nutritional needs during pregnancy, healthy choices during pregnancy, and referrals for other available services. Postpartum Visits: After delivery, a Public Health Nurse is available to discuss topics including normal body changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding support, family planning and birth control methods that are best for parent, information on infant development, weight, and measurement, parenting techniques, car seat safety, sleep safety, and referrals for other available services. Well-Child Services: Public Health Nurse is available to visit during regularly scheduled appointments. Topics covered during these visits including baby's height, weight, and development, feeding baby (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids), sleep habits, how to play with baby and activities that stimulate development, and referrals for other available services. Family Planning: Individual or group education sessions about family planning methods, good physical health before and during pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Breastfeeding Counseling: Public Health Nurses trained in lactation counseling offering education and support during the prenatal and postpartum period to help mothers get a good start on nursing. One-on-One Childbirth education and Family Spirit education. Parenting Education: Public Health staff will meet with parents to provide age-specific parenting education, explain developmental stages that children go through, and discuss alternative ways to discipline children. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Provides benefits for pregnant women, infants, and children ages 1 - 4 years such as:

• Breastfeeding education and support

• Formula for infants for breastfeeding

• Healthy foods

• Nutrition education