MPS First Stop

MPS First Stop



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 Student-Parent Exit Interview Minneapolis Kids (before/after school care) Map of Early Childhood Education Programs Contact Us - Staff Directory	MPS First Stop Early Childhood Education > MPS First Stop MPS First Stop MPS First Stop Resources At MPS First Stop, our friendly staff connects families to resources that support them and prepare their children for kindergarten. Below are the types of services that families are connected to when they visit MPS First Stop. Call today: 612.668.3717! Early Intervention Resources Early intervention supports families with young children to access early childhood school and health resources. Early Childhood Screening A screening checks your child’s health and how well they are growing. All children must be screened before they start school. Childcare Resources Links to Hennepin County childcare assistance programs and Minnesota early learning scholarships. School Readiness Programs Preschools Kindergarten registration Community early learning programs Physical and Mental Health Primary healthcare Dental Vision Hearing Immunizations Mental health Homeless and Highly Mobile Connects families to community organizations that support families who need housing. Family Education Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) for families and their children from birth to kindergarten. Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) serves children who have a physical, mental or emotional disability. Teen Parent Services supports pregnant and parenting students and their children with a variety of programs. Adult Education Job preparedness resources GED (high school diploma) English language learner classes Insurance and Legal Aid Medical insurance Legal aid		CONTACT INFORMATION MPS First Stop 3345 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612.668.3717 firststop@mpls.k12.mn.us Our staff speak Hmong, Oromo, Somali and Spanish. Download our MPS First Stop handout in English, Hmong, Somali or Spanish. 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 612.668.3715 if you need help with transportation to and from MPS First Stop.