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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. 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:
- Dad and child programs
- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5
- ECFE Parent Advisory Council
- 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 ages 3 1/2 - 4
- Single parent program
- Special events for the entire family
- Workshops on specific topics
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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. 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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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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- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins
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Provides a wide variety of recreation activities, including card games, dominoes, Mah Jongg, woodcarving, knitting, a book and lending library, aerobics, and more.
- Adult enrichment education in art, finance, health history, and more
- Craft Corner Gift Shop with 50 consignors selling their crafts
- Defensive Driver Safety Classes
- Foot Care Clinic with a registered nurse: Registration required
- Resource services and educational workshops
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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Offers the following services:
- Adult health care management program for adults, age 21 and over
- Annual conference for educators, held annually in October
- Annual conference for grandparents, held annually in May
- Annual conference for youth and adults with Down syndrome, held annually in Spring
- Bi-monthly newsletter
- Education packet
- Expectant parent packet for parents with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome
- General information available to anyone including educators and other professionals
- Hospital or home visits for new parents by trained persons
- Information packet for grandparents
- Networking with other organizations
- New parent breakfast
- New parent information packet; mailed to all hospitals in Minnesota with English and Spanish versions available
- Regional conference for parents and professionals held every other year
- Resource library with current information on Down syndrome
- Social activities and informational meetings
- Solutions, a newsletter for educators
- Support groups for parents of children with Down syndrome
Provides cultural competency training to social service professionals, educators, parents, and community members. Staff also maintains a public resource library of information on Native American tribal and cultural issues, and develops individualized education curricula for service provider and academic audiences.
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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Offers educational services, including the following:
- Community fellowship gatherings such as concerts, films, games, BBQs, etc. - Resource library offering CDs, DVDs, books, pamphlets, and other literature to help promote and sustain recovery. - Resource database of resources within Minnesota that offer support needed to rebuild productive lives. Resources include transportation, housing, job training, education, and health. - Workshops and trainings on such topics as 12-step sponsorship, job preparation, spirituality and recovery, volunteerism, families in recovery, etc.
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- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins
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Provides support to families of the LGBTQ community and for parents who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. Services include: - Books for parents and children - Legal and legislative advocacy. Tracks legislation at the federal and state levels on a range of issues. - Resource directory for family planning, including fertility clinics, midwives, and more - Resource library of articles for families to explore topics on adoption, parenting, and more - School advocacy and educational events - Speak Out program for opportunities to be connected to panels, workshops, media interviews, blog writing, policy work, and podcasts
Offers three community centers for members of the Fond Du Lac band. All facilities feature a gymnasium, weight room, and library. The Cloquet Community Center offers a pool and hot tub. The community centers provide fun and educational activities throughout the year. Activities offered: - Adult brunch, elder lunch, and teen dinners at low cost - Bingo nights - Elder exercise - GED classes - Immersion language table - Ojibwe language table NOTE: Activities will vary from center to center
School readiness program where parents are supported and children are engaged in activities that include:
- Advocacy, resource information, and referrals
- Bilingual staff and interpreters
- Book lending library
- Educational, age-appropriate activities and books
- Family involvement opportunities
- Home visits
- Inclusion of children with disabilities
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Parenting and child development education
- Vision, hearing, height, weight, and developmental screenings
Offers advocacy services on topics about developmental disabilities that include:
- Library of resources
- One-on-one support to individuals and families dealing with issues relating to full inclusion in the community
- People First Aktion Club: Self-advocacy group to help individuals educate themselves on their rights and being independent
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. - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Information on community resources - Programs for non-English language learners - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for preschool children ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - Single parent program
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- Club for mothers and expecting mothers interested in sharing ideas and parenting tips on raising and caring for twins, triplets, and higher order multiples. - Activities include support group, monthly meetings, educational speakers, special social events, library including book loan, and a newsletter.
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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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
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Perinatal Education: Prenatal classes, pregnancy Library (videos), car seat safety checks
Obstetric and Gynecological (OB/GYN) Services: Provides comprehensive prenatal care, diabetes support for patients with pre-gestational and gestational diabetes, and medical care during labor and delivery
Labor and Delivery
Lactation (Breastfeeding) Services: Breastfeeding support including education, and breast pumps that can be bought or rented
Resource center assists with the following services:
- Advocacy: Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates for state, local, and federal legislation.
- Aging in Place Program: Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence.
- Assistive Technology Network: Assists individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices.
- Homemaking Services: Assists individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Independent living skills training
- Information and Referral: Provides up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region.
- On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed; the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited.
- Peer Mentoring: Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Matches interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc.
- Public Education: Provides information, resources, and materials on accessibility guides, ADA, disability laws, etc.
- Respite Care Services: Provides short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home.
- Systems Advocacy: Works to implement changes where needed at a broader systemic level.
- Transition/Relocation Services: Assists individuals living with a disability in transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, with the goal of preventing institutionalization.
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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. 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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Lending library offers resource books, pamphlets, and DVDs on health, Alzheimer's, arthritis exercises, and memory loss, and DVD players for check-out Equipment loan offers donated “as is” equipment and independent living aids, including:
- Canes
- Grabbers
- Magnifiers
- Shower chairs
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
- Advocacy - Airport navigation monthly - Autism conference - Behavioral consultation by a licensed clinical psychologist - Emergency preparedness training - Information and referral - Multicultural outreach coordinator aids access and support to AuSM services for individuals of all cultures - Newsletter, listserv, and autism resource library including book loan, library audiovisual services and online databases/CD ROMs - Parent education classes - Parent support - Resource directory of professional services and providers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin who work with individuals and families with ASD - Trainings for organizations and service providers - Camp Hand in Hand: summer camps for children ages 9 and older - Support groups for parents and family members
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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.
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