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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

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. 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. 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.

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. 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

• Single-parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

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

Licensed adoption agency which provides help with legal adoptions. Social service and related assistance:

• Adoption support groups

• Birth parent counseling and guidance

• Bridge care for babies and children in transition

• Compliance with Minnesota and Wisconsin laws governing termination of parental rights

• Coordination and support services for United States and international adoptions

• Legal adoption (finalization) assistance

• Post adoption counseling and support

• Post placement services and reports

• Pre-adoption education and training

• Recruitment of families for child adoption

Provides a wide variety of modalities of treatment. Offers in-person and online counseling for individuals, couples, groups, and family therapy such as:

• Abuse and trauma
• ADHD
• Adolescent issues
• Anger and behavior management
• Anxiety and panic disorders
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Crisis intervention
• Christian counseling
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Consultation with schools and other professionals
• Depression/mood disorders
• Diagnostic assessments for mental health concerns
• Disruptive behavior disorders
• Eating disorders
• Family issues
• Grief counseling
• Impulse control
• Marriage/relational counseling
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Parenting issues and coaching
• Personality disorders
• Play therapy with children
• School problems
• Separation and divorce
• Substance abuse
• Suicidal ideation

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 support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy, and helps families of infants and young children. Services include:

• Adoption information

• Baby Cafe for nursing mothers

• Baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing

• Donations accepted for baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing

• Friendship and emotional support

• Information on other community services

• Legal, medical, and educational referrals

• Parenting skills classes (Financial coaching, lactation consulting/breastfeeding)

• Prenatal information

• Safe sleep classes (offers cribs, pack and plays)

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.

• Caregiver and child time

• Caregiver discussion time

• Family events

• Parent education

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

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. 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

• 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

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

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.

• 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

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

Adult partial subsidy program Participants who demonstrate that they are work ready and who are hired into career oriented, long-term, stable employment may arrange to have the first 720 hours of their new employment subsidized. These subsidies are paid to the employer, not the employee. A special contract with the employer is required that specifies the terms of agreement for the employer and Aanjibimaadizing. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. Adult support services Single payments to vendors to assist participants in overcoming specific, immediate and essential family stabilization or employment related barriers. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The expenses must:

• Be directly related to education or employment

?- Verified as not otherwise provided free of charge or available from other resources ?- Be the only way available to meet the need ?- Be documented with evidence of the need verified Adult work experience (WEX) program A 720-hour on-the-job work experience training program structured to promote self-sufficiency through the development of appropriate work habits and job skills. The program targets four critical work behaviors: achievement, reliability, safety, and team building. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The program's incentives are directly related to mastery of these four program behaviors. The program is designed to move the participant to unsubsidized, career-oriented work by building their work skills. Career training and development program Provides basic work and family related trainings and tutoring. These include such issues as: GED preparation, driver's license tests, budgeting, parenting, CPR/first aid, food handling, communications, and conflict management. Households must be below 300% of poverty guidelines. Ge-Niigaanizijig youth program Activities and regularly scheduled meetings to inspire and motivate youth to embrace a traditions based pro-social lifestyle free of chemicals, anti-social or risky behavior, promiscuity, and dependency. Activities are offered to all eligible reservation service area youth from kindergarten through age 20. Income verification is required. Children in families living at or below 200 percent of the poverty guideline qualify. Children who are over-income may be supported by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Cash incentives and awards are made to any Ge-Niigaanizijig youth who meet program participation and achievement goals. Youth career and work exploration program Youth, ages 16 -20 whose family's income is below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline may participate. Youth are given an incentive for actual hours worked. To be eligible youth must be in school, making satisfactory attendance and grades. The type of work and the number of hours worked per week depend on the needs of the worksite supervisor. Youth support services Youth ages three through six who live in households that are below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline and who are enrolled in daycare or school may receive supportive services for such things as:

• (For Cash Assistance Families only) a fall and winter school clothing assistance
• Athletic or academic program fees and supplies
• Boarding school support costs including travel and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list)
• Driver's education costs
• Leadership, education or cultural camp costs, including tuition, travel, and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list)
• New employment clothing and/or supplies when required by the employer
• Special tutor costs (such as individual music lessons)

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

Offers one-on-one life coaching from certified male life coaches, fatherhood groups, and parenting courses at no cost to clients. Helps fathers raise awareness, increase confidence, and create action to meet personal and professional goals. Parenting classes consist of self-care, parenting skills, and relationship skills. Meetings are conducted via Zoom for The Good Father Group. Email for more information.

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

• Special events for the entire family

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

• Single parent program

• 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:

• 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

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.

Provides community health services such as:

• Breastfeeding and lactation consultant

• Car seat education

• Childbirth education classes

• Child and teen checkups

• Child home safety checks

• Communicable disease follow-up and cancer prevention

• Community nutrition educator

• Diabetes prevention

• Doula program to support women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum

• Family planning

• Immunizations for adults and children

• Maternal child health home visiting

• Parenting education

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