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Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE )

Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE ) is a program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to kindergarten entrance . The program is offered through Minnesota public school districts . ECFE is based on the idea that the family provides a child ’ s first and most significant learning environment and parents are a child ’ s first and most important teachers . ECFE works to strengthen families . ECFE ’ s goal is to enhance the ability of all parents and other family members to provide the best possible environment for their child ’ s learning and growth .

The Minnesota Department of Education provides support to local school districts to provide high-quality parenting education to families within their communities .

~ Minnesota Department of Education

Program Locations

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