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

Minnesota's short-term (4 month), work-focused program that provides services and supports to eligible families to help them actively look for jobs. The goal is to stabilize incomes so families do not need to apply for broader benefits from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). Participants work with a job counselor to develop an employment plan before benefits can be issued. - Focuses on employment services to help participants find jobs quickly - Helps families pay for rent, utilities, or other housing costs. Housing costs are paid directly to the vendor. - Provides child care assistance and other supportive services needed to find work - Families will be assessed for eligibility of food support and cash benefits

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: - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5: Screenings will check the child's vision, hearing, height, weight, immunization status, thinking, communication skills, and social and emotional development. Parents will have the opportunity to discuss the results of the screening with a Family Center staff member. - Early childhood special education: Early intervention services are available for young children who show developmental delays in the following areas of speech/language, motor skills, social/emotional skills, cognitive skills, and functional skills. A formal evaluation is conducted to identify special needs, and then individualized program plans (IFSP's and IEP's) are developed to help children reach their greatest potential. - Book and toy lending library - Dad and child programs - Home visits - Information on community resources - Parent-child activities weekly - 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: - 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

Volunteers from the church provide handyman repair services every 3rd Saturday morning of each month for single mothers, widows, older adults and persons who are disabled.

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.

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

Women, Infant and Children,is a nutrition program that provides vouchers for nutritious foods, information about nutrition including breastfeeding, referrals, and assess weight, height, hemoglobin

Minnesota's version of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. While MFIP has a 60-month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet these requirements will result in MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition: - A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Child Care Assistance, Emergency Assistance, Medical Assistance, and/or Food Support.

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 and toy lending library - Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5 - Dad and child programs - 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 ages 3 1/2 - 4 - Single parent program - Workshops on specific topics

Safe and sober affordable permanent supportive housing with on-site programs to provide support, advocacy and resources to recovering single women and their children including: - Two and three bedroom apartments in Saint Louis Park - Education and support around self-development, parenting and chemical health - Planned family recreation activities - Building community among families through ongoing activities that build trust and use community resources

The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work. The program provides a monthly cash payment to help supplement a family's income as they move from public assistance to employment. Participants must meet program requirements, or their benefits will be reduced. Lifetime benefits are limited to 60 months. When families first apply for cash assistance, they will start in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). It is a four-month program that helps parents go to work right away rather than enroll in MFIP.

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; current classes and events vary; 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

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs are located at the north wing of the Handke Family Center, the Prairie View Elementary School, Otsego Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School, and Zimmerman Elementary School. Services 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 programs - Special events for the entire family - Workshops on specific topics - Young parent program

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: - 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

DWP (Diversionary Work Program) is a short-term, work focused program for families applying for cash benefits and who are not eligible for MFIP.

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

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 to explore learning throught songs, fingerplays, and stories - Parent discussion groups to talk about joys and challenges of being a parent - Play and learn activities for children engaging in art, music, play, and activities - 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 such as sibling rivalry, emotion coaching, meltdowns, power struggles, unconscious bias, kindergarten readiness, separation and more

Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60 month time limit, there are some limited exceptions and extensions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grant being sanctioned, or reduced. In addition: - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent - A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance and/or Food Support.

The program provides a pathway for single parents and pregnant women to complete their education and achieve family financial stability and self-sufficiency. It offers comprehensive wraparound social and financial support to overcome barriers to graduation.

The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work. The program provides a monthly cash payment to help supplement a family's income as they move from public assistance to employment. Participants must meet program requirements, or their benefits will be reduced. Lifetime benefits are limited to 60 months. When families first apply for cash assistance, they will start in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). It is a four-month program that helps parents go to work right away rather than enroll in MFIP.

Minnesota's short-term (4 month), work-focused program that provides services and supports to eligible families to help them actively look for jobs. The goal is to stabilize incomes so families do not need to apply for broader benefits from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). Participants work with a job counselor to develop an employment plan before benefits can be issued. - Focuses on employment services to help participants find jobs quickly - Helps families pay for rent, utilities, or other housing costs. Housing costs are paid directly to the vendor. - Provides child care assistance and other supportive services needed to find work - Families will be assessed for eligibility of food support and cash benefits

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

Six- to twelve-month faith-based residential recovery ministry for single women, pregnant women, mothers in the reunification process or mothers with their children. Biblical counseling, healing, life skills and education tailored to individual needs. Children up to age 10 are accepted with mothers and receive programming as well.