Program Details
Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind (MSA)
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Classes and services for parents of young children focusing on ways to support children's learning and development.
Description
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a program for parents and their children ages birth to kindergarten enrollment, expectant parents, and for families up to third grade. It helps parents/caregivers create a positive setting for child development and growth, and enriches their parenting skills.
The program recognizes that the home is a child's first learning environment and parents are their children's primary and most influential teachers.
The goal of ECFE is to strengthen families and enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Statewide
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Payment
- Sliding fee scale
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Specialization
- Blind or visually impaired
- Children and/or youth with disabilities
- Deaf or hard-of-hearing
- Disabilities
- Family
Eligibility
All Minnesota expectant parents and families with children between the ages of birth until starting kindergarten. If a school district has a PreK through 3rd grade initiative, that may provide parenting education services up to third grade.
Application Instructions
Contact your local school district.
Fee
Classes have a sliding fee based on family income. Fees are waived for families unable to pay.
Location
615 Olof Hanson Dr, Faribault, MN, 55021
Area Served
Minnesota State Academies
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-384-6685
- Video: 507-412-5129
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Kindergarten Kindergarten supports children's social, emotional and cognitive development through play, structured activities, and interaction with peers
- Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Public school districts offer a variety of early childhood education programs and services for families and young children aged birth to kindergarten entrance.
- School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten Public preschool programs help preschool age children prepare to enter kindergarten.
Last Update
11/21/2024