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302 14th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720

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.

800 7th Street South, Waite Park, MN 56387

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 library

- Dad and child programs

- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

- Family Literacy program

- Home visits

- Information on community resources

- Parent-child activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children

- Parent discussion groups

- Play and learn activities for children

- Programs for English Language Learners

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

- Single-parent program

- Special events for the entire family

Parents participate in a parenting discussion group with a licensed parent educator. They also work on English language skills or a GED in partnership with Adult Basic Education. Children participate in a positive early learning experience with an early childhood educator. NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

230 5th Street SE, Glenville, MN 56036

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.

1 Mendota Road West, Suite 410, West Saint Paul, MN 55118

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

1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379

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; current classes and events vary; services may include: - Book and toy lending library

- 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

- Single parent program

- Special events for the entire family

311 Jefferson Street North, Wadena, MN 56482

Provides preschool experience child care for ages birth - 5-year-olds, focusing on social, self-help, and family development

510 Cedar Avenue NW, Warroad, MN 56763

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.

412 South 13th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265

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.

1091 North Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone, MN 56164

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.

30 4th Avenue South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

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 discussion groups

- Parent-child activities

- Play and learn activities for children

- Programs for non-English language learners

- School readiness program for children age 3½–4

- Single parent program

- Special events for the entire family

- Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events

8301 47th Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428

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:

- Day and child programs

- Early childhood screenings for children ages 3 - 5

- Family literacy program

- Information on community resources

- Home visits

- Parent-child activities

- Parent discussion groups

- Play and learn activities for children

- Programs for non-English language learners

- Resource and welcome center

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

705 Mill Street, Zumbrota, MN 55992

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.

110 Carpenter Avenue, Badger, MN 56714

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.

905 Forest Avenue East, Suite 127, Mora, MN 55051

Provides health services including:

- Car seat safety information and free car seats to eligible families

- Child and teen check-ups

- Family home visiting programs

- Follow along program to track children's development

- Nutritional education - Parenting classes and support - Prenatal and postpartum visits, which include meeting with certified lactation counselors

200 4th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379

- Connection and access to community services according to specific needs - Parenting skills support and education - Provides home visiting, newborn/postpartum follow-up home visits, and parenting information and support - Public Health nurse available to answer questions and offer health information for pregnant and parenting families

1845 Sheridan Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116

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.

236 15th Avenue SW, Baudette, MN 56623

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 - Special events for the entire family - Programs for non-English language learners - School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Workshops on specific topics

300 West 3rd Avenue, Keewatin, MN 55753
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
  • Special events for the entire family
  • Programs for non-English language learners
  • School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4
  • Single parent program
  • Workshops on specific topics
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16770 Clearwater Lake Road, Clearbrook, MN 56634

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

- Special events for the entire family

- Programs for non-English language learners

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

- Single parent program

- Workshops on specific topics

601 1st Street, Clinton, MN 56225

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.

105 South 5th Street, Suite 119H, Olivia, MN 56277

- Early childhood development support and screening resources

- Follow Along Program to monitor growth and development and provide referrals as needed

- Free car seat education and private car seat checks; car seats available to those who qualify

- Health promotion and injury prevention education (including car seat safety)

- Newborn and family home visiting services by a public health nurse

- Parenting education and support programs

1601 4th Street SE, Austin, MN 55912

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 lending library

- Early childhood screening

- Parent-child activities

- Parent discussion groups

- Play and learn activities for children

- School readiness program for children ages 4 - 5 years

555 7th Avenue, Granite Falls, MN 56241

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.

222 Pfau Street, Mankato, MN 56001

The program works to eliminate barriers that impact health and education for families settling in the United States. One of the programs offered is the Parents as Teachers curriculum, which focuses on families with children who are ages birth - 5 to promote parent-child interaction, child development, and family well-being in a home visiting model. 

YWCA Mankato works with families resettling in the United States to provide services which include home visiting for immigrant and/or refugee women that are either pregnant or have children up to age 5, referrals and resources for families seeking essentials like education access, health care, human basics, and economic supports.

108 10th Avenue SE, Waseca, MN 56093

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.