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

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - 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. Call for information. 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 birth - kindergarten - Early childhood screening for children ages birth - kindergarten - Dad and child programs - Single parent program

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 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

Provides comprehensive public health services for residents of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina. Includes: Breastfeeding Information and Support: - Public Health Nurses, WIC Lactation Consultants and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors are available to answer questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding. WIC participants should contact (952)563-8993; Non-WIC participants should contact (952)563-8900; or email Help Me Grow South Hennepin: - Interagency review team - Early intervention for children ages birth to 5 - Testing available for developmental delays in speech/language, motor, cognitive or social/behavior problems Follow Along: - Child development and tracking program for children up to age 3 Health Screenings: - Blood pressure screenings, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday at the Public Health Center; also offered at Creekside Community Center, Edina Senior Center and Richfield Community Center - Hearing screenings offered at Creekside Community Center (952)563-4944 and Edina Senior Center (952)833-9570; call for specific dates and times - Tuberculin Skin Test (TB testing) offered at the Public Health Center, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cost is $35. Immunizations and Flu Shots: Offers immunizations to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured through the MN Vaccines for Children (MNVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccines (UUAV) programs. Immunization clinics are offered the first and third Tuesday of the month, 3 pm - 5:30 pm. No appointment necessary. A $20 donation requested per vaccination, however, no one will be turned away. Public Health Nurse services: - Home visits for prenatal, postpartum and parenting - Services for adolescents, pregnant teens, and teen parents; education, nursing services, and health counseling provided in the home and at community sites - Education, counseling, and support for pregnant mothers, new parents, and families - Resource for health care questions, food concerns, child growth, development, and safe living conditions WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program: - For infants and children to age 5 and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women - Nutrition education/food voucher program Senior Health: - Home-based senior services; public health nurses provide home visits at no cost - Assistance finding resources - Community-based senior services; Talk With the Nurse provides group health topics, blood pressure check, and one-to-one help for health questions - Home safety assessments

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - 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: - Parent-child activities - Parent discussion groups - Play and learn activities for children - Home visits - Special events for the entire family - Book lending - Information on community resources - Workshops on specific topics - School readiness program for children age 3 - 5 years old - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

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

Works with community education and area hospitals to provide education to expectant and new parents, professional labor support for teen moms, and moms without partners. Available services include: - Group and private classes - Doula services - Private in-home Lamaze classes - Breastfeeding support

Step Ahead helps program family support opportunities and parenting classes including Love and Logic parent classes. For a complete list of class offerings, go to www.getlearning.org

- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk - The purpose of the WIC Program is to prevent health problems and to improve the health of program participants during critical times of growth and development - The WIC Program provides nutrition education, access to health services, referrals to health and other social services and vouchers for supplemental foods - The food vouchers list the types and quantities of WIC foods that are consistent with the participant's nutritional needs - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk

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

The following services are provided: - Community referrals for physicians and clinics, housing, legal services, childbirth and parenting classes, adoption agencies, and public assistance - Education on pregnancy, abortion, and adoption - Free pregnancy testing - Free STD Testing (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis) - Limited Obstetrical Ultrasounds - Men's services include limited sexually transmitted infection evaluation, skin inspection, and lesion evaluation. - Women's services include gynecological evaluations, testing for bacterial vaginosis, yeast, and trichomoniasis, and performing a cervical cancer screening and visual exam.

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

All services are free on confidential Services include the following: - Pregnancy tests - STI information and referrals for testing - On-site limited ultrasounds - Parenting and abstinence education - Information about pregnancy, abortion risks, and adoption - Post-abortion care and bereavement support - Earn While you LearnNutrition education and cooking classes - CPR and first aid training - Infant massageCribs, strollers, diapers, wipes, clothing etc. through the Baby Boutique - Referrals to area agencies for medical care, housing, employment, education, etc. - Crisis hotline

- Home visiting program for first or second-time parents who are experiencing significant stressors and anticipating the challenges of parenting - Provides developmental guidance, emotional support, parent-child therapy services, and referrals to community resources

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 ages 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. 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

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

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

Various support groups. Call for current list and times. Groups include: - Brain tumor support group - Caregivers support group - Lung cancer group - New Parent Connection - Parkinson's Disease support group - Pregnancy and infant loss support - Reach to Recovery for women recovering from breast surgery - Stroke support group - Way to Wellness for depression and anxiety

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth - 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. Preschool programs are available for half and full day students. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child and their overall success in school. Services may include:? ?- 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 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 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. The goal of the program is to strengthen families and help parents and children grow and develop within a circle of support. Parents and children participate in fun activities that encourage learning. Parents participate in discussions led by a parent educator while their children play, learn, and socialize with other children. 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 - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child classes and 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 - 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: - 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

Provides services during pregnancy and postpartum, services for mothers and infants and services for families of children with special needs. Other specific programs are Follow Along, and Healthy Beginnings.

Free confidential assistance for women and men of all ages faced with an unplanned pregnancy including: - 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