Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

The Courageous Parents - Resilient Kids program series was made thanks to a grant from WellSpring.

Click the on links below to view each recorded program session.

Session One:

Being Brave: Helping Our Children Manage Stress and Anxiety

Session Two:

Brain and Body Connection: Understanding Your Child's Behavior

Session Three:

Race: Seeing the World Through Our Children's Eyes

Session Four:

Strategies for Supporting Your Child's Mental Health and Wellbeing 

Session Five:

Self Care: Filling Your Cup so You can Fill Your Child’s Cup

Cancellation and Refund Information 

Financial Assistance Information

Drop-In Play sessions provide the opportunity for you and your child(ren) to pop in for some parent/child ECFE fun. Most sessions are weekly and run from September through May based on the ECFE program calendar. Registration is not required and sessions are free. Space is limited to 14 children per session.

Liberty Ridge Site 2 - 11283 Eagle View Blvd., Woodbury, MN

• Mondays: Birth - 5 years - 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
• Wednesdays: Birth - 5 years - 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
• Fridays: Birth - 5 years - 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

District Program Center - 8400 E. Pt. douglas Rd. S., Cottage grove, mn

• Tuesdays: 3-5 years - 3:00-4:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 3-5 years - 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Face coverings are required for all people in a school setting (age 2 and above) including staff, students and visitors regardless of vaccination status.

Infancy is an amazing and sometimes unpredictable time. NPC is a free ECFE drop-in class that provides an opportunity for parents to connect with other new parents, ask questions and share ideas related to adjusting to life with a new baby, feeding and nutrition, sleeping, and more. NPC is facilitated by an ECFE Parent/Infant Specialist and Lactation Consultant. NPC is currently offered in a virtual format using Zoom. Register for New Parent Connection here.

NPC is offered every Tuesday for parents with babies:

• Birth to 3 months (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• 3 to 9 months (4:15-5:15 p.m.)

For more information about ECFE NPC, please contact our Parent Infant Specialist, IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) at kmorris@sowashco.org or 651-529-0934.
 

ECFE New Baby Home Visits and Parent Consultations

ECFE New Baby Home Visits and Parent Consultations connect parents of new babies with an ECFE Parent/Infant Specialist and Lactation Consultant who can offer ideas and resources to help parents adjust to life with a new baby. Learn and ask questions about your baby's development, infant feeding and nutrition, sleep, local community resources, and more! ECFE New Baby Visits and Parent Consultations are available in-person or virtually. To request a free ECFE New Baby Visit or Parent Consultation visit https://bit.ly/2SPZt9v or contact our Parent Infant Specialist, IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) at kmorris@sowashco.org or 651-529-0934.

ECFE Early Childhood Home Visits and Parent Consultations

ECFE Home Visits and Parent Consultations provide an opportunity for families with young children ages birth to 8 years, to ask parenting questions or share their concerns with a licensed Parent Educator. Home visits and consultations are provided in-person or virtually. Connect with us today for help with:

• Supporting children's emotional well-being
• Answering developmental questions
• Connecting with community resources
• and much more!

To request a free ECFE Early Childhood Home Visit or Parent Consultation visit https://bit.ly/2SPZt9v or contact our ECFE Outreach Coordinator at bquist@sowashco.org or 651-425-7163.

Early Learner Connection - Licensed Child Care (LCC) Home visits and consultations

• Designing a responsive environment that promotes social-emotional competence
• Routines, schedules and transitions
• Challenging behaviors and age-appropriate guidance
• Child development and milestones
• Community resources and referrals

*CEU's are available.

For more information or to request a consultation, contact our ECFE Outreach Coordinator at bquist@sowashco.org or 651-425-7163.

Trusted parenting information, resources and activities to help your children grow, develop and learn from birth through age 5. If you have concerns about your child's development, you can request a free, confidential developmental screening or evaluation through Help Me Grow. Early childhood experts from your local school district will contact you.

http://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/index.htm

Connects parents and parenting families with young children (birth-8 years old) and services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.

https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us/HelpMeConnect