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Young Parent Program for Pregnant or Parenting
Teens
Provides pregnant or parenting teens with information about
pregnancy, birth, parenting and community resources. Open
to District 728 students and area residents who may not be in
school. For more information or to register contact ECFE at 763
241-3524 or contact the school counselor, school nurse or Ivan
Sand Community School. Home visits are also available. Cosponsored
by District 728 Ivan Sand Community School and ECFE.
Classes are held at Handke Center in the ECFE Rooms. Use
Door 6. Classes are on going during the school year. No fee. Call
the ECFE/SR office at 763-241-3524 for information on days and
times. Special events funding provided by Three Rivers Community
Foundation.
Parenting Apart
A program to help minimize the negative impact of parenting
apart and/or divorce on children birth to age 18 at a time when
parents are naturally preoccupied with their own adjustments.
Jointly presented by a variety of Sherburne County agencies and
professionals. Classes are held each month. Scholarships available
on request. For registration information, call 763-241-3524 or
register online at www.728communityed.com. Check the course
catalog for Parenting Apart.
BIG... building better behaviors for success in
school, childcare & at home
BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers
who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement
because of negative behaviors. BIG works with parents, teachers
and childcare providers as a team to build positive behavior skills.
BIG is a behavior intervention group including educators, emotional
health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and
resources for success. If you are interested in BIG please call the
ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for further information. BIG is funded
by ISD 728 Family & Children’s Collaborative, a part of Wright
County Family Services Collaborative.
Invitations to Early Childhood Screening
have been mailed to families with children
turning 4 years old prior to September 1, 2013.
Please call the Screening office at 763-241-3525
if you did not receive your invitation,
or to schedule an appointment.
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“ ECFE On Wheels” Home Visits
A program that comes to you and is designed “just for you.” The
program features visits to your home (or one to one visits at the
ECFE center). Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age appropriate
activities, as well as time to discuss questions on kids and family.
Information and ideas on child development, parenting and
community resources are also available. Call the ECFE office at
241-3524. There is no fee for home visits.
Single Parents—Short Term, Long Term -
Whatever the reason!
A group for families living in ISD 728 where parents are parenting
alone. Military families, families parenting alone due to work
situations, families experiencing separation, divorce, loss of
spouse or single parenting—all are welcome to attend! Bring your
children and enjoy a meal together. Parents will meet together for
parenting support and information. Young children will participate in
early childhood activities, school age children will meet in another
classroom together for activities and support. Join at any time. To
register or for more information, call the ECFE/SR office at 763-241-
3524.
Tuesday, begins Mar 12 | 6:00-8:00pm | 7 sessions | Free
Handke, Rm 5, Door 6 | #780-1
Single Parents
is funded in part by:
Also funded in part by the Three Rivers Community Foundation.
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