Anoka/Washington County Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood development program. Program options: - Early Head Start Child Care Partnership classrooms are for children ages 6 weeks - 36 months in center-based partner locations and ages 6 months - 48 months at family child care partner locations. Hours depend on the needs of families. - Home Based programming is available for pregnant individuals and children ages birth - 5 years old. Head Start teachers make weekly visits with the family bringing learning experiences and developmental activities. Center socialization days occur twice a month that provide socialization for children, and parent education opportunities and peer support for parents. - Center Based Part Day Part Year is for children ages 3 - 5 years old who attend Monday - Thursday 6 hours per day between September - May - Center Based Full Day Full Year is for children ages 3 - 5 years old who attend Monday - Thursday 6 hours per day between September - August All enrolled families are assigned a Family Service Worker to assist them in family goal setting and to provide resources to help the family meet their goal and become self-sufficient.

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

Pregnancy and parenting support programs including: - Car seat safety checks - Free confidential pregnancy test - Parenting with Purpose: Personalized parenting education appointments which include access to free baby clothes, diapers, furniture, baby food, toiletries, and more, assistance with finding and applying for resources, case management, emotional and spiritual support, and medical and community services referrals. - Peer advocacy - Provides pregnancy counseling for alternatives to abortion - Support groups ?Donations are accepted, click here to see a list of current needs.

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

Works in conjunction with the Chisago Lakes School District, Chisago County Health and Human Services, Fairview Lakes Regional Health Care, Headstart, and Family Pathways. Home visits by an R.N. Family Support Coordinator include: - Checking the baby's health and development - Teaching about breastfeeding or making formula - Answering questions about infant care, sleeping, colic, nutrition, immunizations, growth and development - Enrolling children in Minnesota's Follow Along Program - Sharing community resources with the family - Parenting sessions to answer questions about what it means to be a parent - Being a source of support, providing information and referrals based on families' needs

Provides referrals and connects pregnant and parenting families to early childhood resources, including: - Basic needs, food, and housing ?- Child care ?- Early education screenings ?- Public programs ?- Special education services

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: - Activities and classes for parents and grandparents to strengthen parenting skills, activities, and make friends - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources and online parent video topics - 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

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: - Activities and classes for parents and grandparents to strengthen parenting skills, activities, and make friends - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources and online parent video topics - 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

Comprehensive medical services for men, women, and children by staff of physicians, family practice residents, and nurse practitioners. Referrals to other specialists when indicated. Includes: - Reduced cost obstetrical services - Premature labor and delivery program - Health promotion, routine physical exams encouraged - Patient education available with free brochures on wide variety of health related issues - Social worker available for counseling - Birth control information and prescriptions - Sexually transmitted disease information and treatment - Smoking cessation class - Free HIV and STD testing - Diabetic support group

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, 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 - 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 ?

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: - Activities and classes for parents and grandparents to strengthen parenting skills, activities, and make friends - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources and online parent video topics - 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

- Administers federal and state child care subsidy programs - Joint program of Anoka County Social Services and ACCAP - Provides subsidies to help pay for families' child care costs

- Evidence-based programs that target families with both prenatal services and parenting skill-building services can include: - Family and community relationships - Health and nutrition - Infant and child growth and development - Parenting and limit-setting - Safety and injury prevention - Beginning prenatally, Healthy Families America (HFA) is a comprehensive program that supports the development of nurturing and empathetic parent-child relationships for 0 to 3-year-olds - All pregnant women and families are eligible for these services - A public health nurse will visit with the family as early as the pregnancy but will also visit families with children

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 strengthens families through the education and support of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. The programs bring parents together to share the joys and challenges of parenthood and develop confidence in the child's own abilities. 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: - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child classes explore learning through activities, art, free play, songs, and stories - Parent discussion groups on ideas and challenges of being a parent - Play and learn activities for children - School readiness program for children age 3 - 5 - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific parenting 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 take place at school as well as with families in their natural setting, typically home or child care. 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 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

An early childhood and child development bookstore. Redleaf Press publishes and distributes books for early childhood and child care professionals on curriculum, child development, health and safety and the business of child care.

Offers temporary child care for children, support, and connects families to resources when parents are working through a crisis or emergency situation (family conflict, housing problems, illness, employment, etc.). While services are confidential, staff must report suspected abuse or neglect, according to state law. Please note the Crisis Nursery is not a drop-off center but is a network of licensed child care providers who offer short-term care for children.

Early Learning Scholarships help individuals pay for child care and early education to help children get ready for school. A scholarship must be used at a Parent Aware-Rated program. Parents Aware is a rating tool to help parents select child care and early education programs. Early Learning Scholarships increase access to early childhood programs for 3-and 4-year old children with the highest needs to improve school readiness for all young children.

Administers the Minnesota Early Learning Scholarships in Northeast Minnesota, working with families with young children, Parent Aware-rated child care and early education providers to access state-funded scholarship dollars to help eligible families pay for high quality early care and education.

- Free rapid pregnancy tests - Support and information on choices for responding to a crisis pregnancy - Earn While You Learn program for pregnancy and parenting information, as well as baby items - Assistance with maternity and baby items - Resource information - Post abortion support

- Community resource referrals - Earn a Free Crib program - Fertility education - Pregnancy testing - Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment for men and women - Ultrasounds Note: Does not perform or provide referrals for abortion

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: - Activities and classes for parents and grandparents to strengthen parenting skills, activities, and make friends - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Home visits - Information on community resources and online parent video topics - 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 home visits to support positive lifestyles and improved pregnancy outcomes through the coordination of holistic health services. New Lives offers information in topic areas such as: - Breastfeeding - Car seat safety - Health and nutrition - Home safety - Infant growth and development - Labor - Parenting - Safe sleep - Toilet training Active participants are eligible for program incentives, pack-n-plays, car seats, breast pumps, home safety supplies, strollers and more. Families are welcome to join the New Lives luncheon held the 4th Wednesday of each month in Nett Lake and 4th Thursday of each month in Vermilion.

- This is an extensive home visiting program for parents and children that are 2 and 3 years old. Home visits encourage healthy development through facilitated play, reading and enriched conversation using carefully chosen books and toys that are PCHP's gifts to the family. Children receive two ~ 30 minute visits a week for 2 years.

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: - 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