Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes help parents meet the challenges of parenting and help young children (birth to 5 years) develop socially, physically, emotionally, intellectually and linguistically. The program sets the stage for parent involvement and children’s success in school while strengthening the parent-child relationship. ECFE is a public school program staffed by licensed parent and early childhood educators. ECFE operates on a sliding fee scale; no one is turned away for inability to pay.
A typical ECFE class includes parent discussion, facilitated by a parent educator, while children play together in an early childhood classroom. Parents and children later join each other for fun learning activities. In other classes, parents and children spend the entire time playing and learning together, while a few are parent discussion only. Most classes meet once a week for less than two hours.
To support parents in their child raising effort.
To offer information about child development and alternative parenting techniques.
To help parents and their children communicate better.
To give children opportunities to discover and learn.
To promote positive parental attitudes.
To provide information on community resources available to parents and children.
We Want to Hear From You! We welcome your comments, suggestions, and concerns. We represent all parents and will see that your needs are addressed.
Are you interested in a home visit? Are you a new parent? Do you have a parenting concern you’d like to discuss?
Visits include:
- Activities for your children
- Support and information on parenting
- Information on child development, early childhood screening, and other available community resources
Call Ellen Uter at 320-543-4670. This is a FREE service!
Congratulations!
You’re entitled to a Free Baby Packet!
This free packet is for you and your baby, and is available to all parents living in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted District 2687 who have an infant between the ages of birth to 12 months. Call to schedule a free in-home visit from a licensed Family Educator to obtain your packet or pick up your packet at the Community Education office located in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle School.
For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Ellen Uter at 320-543-4670. This is a FREE service.
