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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Benson Public Schools - Independent School District 777

1400 Montana Avenue, Benson, MN 56215

Eligibility

Families with children ages birth - Kindergarten who are residents of the Benson School District, which includes Benson, Clontarf, DeGraff, and surrounding areas

Hours

7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Languages

Spanish

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for dates and hours; email

Fees

Class fees vary and are determined by the school district; sliding fee scale may be available; fees are waived for participants unable to pay

Service area

Benson, MN
De Graff, MN
Benson, MN
Clontarf, MN
Benson, MN
Clontarf, MN
De Graff, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Languages

Spanish

Description

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 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

Last Assured

01/07/2025

Providing organization

Benson Public Schools - Independent School District 777

School district comprised of one elementary, one middle, and one high school