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Early Childhood Family Education - ECFE - Dawson-Boyd Independent School District 378

848 Chestnut Street, Dawson, MN 56232

Eligibility

Families with children ages birth - Kindergarten who are residents of the Dawson-Boyd Independent School District

Hours

7 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; visit website

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

Lac Qui Parle County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

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. 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

Last Assured

01/07/2025

Providing organization

Dawson-Boyd Independent School District 378

Public School District