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In This Section Section Home MPS First Stop Early Childhood Screening Screening Staff Directory Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ECFE Class Options Home Visits Frequently Asked Questions ECFE Staff Directory Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preschool Programs (4 and 3-year-olds) High Five locations Transition to Kindergarten Teen Parent Services Early Learning Center Locations College and Career Readiness Teen Parent Services Staff Directory We Accept Donations Minneapolis Kids (before/after school care) Map of Early Childhood Education Programs Contact Us - Staff Directory	Early Childhood Family Education Early Childhood Education > Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Early Childhood Family Education Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ECFE is a program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten. ECFE's goal is to enhance the ability of all families to provide the best possible environment for their child's learning and growth. This is an opportunity all families can benefit from. Please review the range of ECFE classes, programs and services below. See our frequently asked questions. Download our ECFE handout in English, Hmong, Somali or Spanish. Check out the Fall/ Winter 2021 catalog here! Classes The Semester 1 Fall/Winter 2021 ECFE Catalog is here! Registration is now open. Fall ECFE classes will begin on September 10^th, 2021. We are planning for an in-person return, but will be following state and school district guidelines and will notify families of any changes. Looking forward to the fall semester! If you have any questions please email MPLS.ECFE@mpls.k12.mn.us, or call 612.668.2127. Important dates: Classes run: September 10-January 29 Call 612.668.2126 if you need help with transportation. Sign up HERE! See the sliding fee scale for classes. Alphabet Soup Registration is now open for 2021 classes in Alphabet Soup! Sign up now for Alphabet Soup Classes: REGISTER HERE! See the sliding fee scale here for classes. Play and Learn Opportunities Get the benefit of an ECFE class without the commitment! Check back soon to find information on our Play and Learn classes for Fall 2021! Personal Phone Consultation Have a question about parenting? Wonder what normal development looks like? Need a new strategy for handling difficult behavior? We offer 30-minute phone consultations with an Early Childhood professional. Call 612.668.2134 to schedule your consultation. Home Visits Do you have questions about parenting, your child’s development or how to help your child be ready for kindergarten? We will have an Early Childhood Education professional set up a time for you and your child to get support together. For more information, call 612.668.2134 or see the Home Visits web page.		ECFE Catalog SIGN UP FOR FALL/WINTER 2021 CLASSES ON AUGUST 1ST; REGISTER HERE! Find the right class for you in the FALL/ WINTER 2021 catalog: Keep in Touch! E-Newsletter: The Early Childhood Education Department offers families an e-newsletter featuring news, tips and events on getting your child ready for kindergarten and beyond. SIGN UP TODAY! Follow us: Need transportation? Call 612.668.2126 if you need help with transportation. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Contact Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Ph: 612.668.2127 Fax: 612.668.2135 Email: ecfe@mpls.k12.mn.us ECFE staff directory Main office: ECFE - Mona Moede 2410 Girard Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411 Get Involved! The ECFE Parent Advisory Council (PAC) provides families with the opportunity to participate in decisions regarding ECFE programming and outreach. Antiracist Parenting Minneapolis ECFE hosted a webinar on how we work towards raising antiracist kids. Click here to watch!