Children and Families

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) & School Readiness

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.

Agency: Goodridge Public School
Contact: 218.378.4134

Agency: Thief River Falls School District
Contact: 218.681.8670

School Readiness / Preschool
School Readiness is a Four-Star Parent Aware Certified public preschool program for children ages three to Kindergarten enrollment. Classes give children the opportunity to develop their cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills-all while having fun! Children in our program grow through art, music, and imaginative play as well as pre-reading and pre-math activities. We strive for all our students to become confident in their abilities.
Agency: Thief River Falls School District
Contact: 218.681.8670