ECSE Community Resources
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ECS is a screening that is required by law that helps to identify health and developmental needs of young children before they enter kindergarten.
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development, health and social service programs for low-income families.
Intake for students not currently enrolled in St. Paul Public Schools, School Choice, Homeschooling, Transcript and Diploma, and Early Childhood Screening information can be found here. Call 651-632-3700 to make an appointment or visit their website
Community Resources
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Saint Paul Parks and Recreation provides a facilities, amenities, and activities for participants of all ages and abilities. Among these include: recreation centers, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, CHS Field, several golf courses and aquatic venues, and hundreds of parks and athletic fields, courts, and rinks as well as hundreds of miles of trails and parkways.
Saint Paul Public Libraries connect people in Saint Paul with the joy of learning through a lifetime. More information on checking out items from SPPL.
Early Childhood Family Education
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is based on the idea that the family provides a child's first and most important learning environment, and parents are a child's first and most significant teachers. ECFE works to strengthen families and enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.
Community Education seeks to improve quality of life by providing lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community.
Special Education Acronyms
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List of Special Education Acronyms (PDF)
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.
Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC)
Free relationship-based professional development (RBPD) including support, training, modeling, and resources to child care programs throughout Minnesota.
Autism Society of Minnesota (AUSM)
The Autism Society of Minnesota is committed to education, advocacy and support designed to enhance the lives of those affected by autism.
MN Department of Health: Children and Youth with Special Health Needs
CYSHN works to achieve public health policies that will benefit children and youth with special health needs and their families throughout Minnesota.
Pacer is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults
The Arc Greater Twin Cities (The Arc GTC)
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Child Care and Child Support
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Helps families find the quality child care their children need to grow and we support the professional growth of child care professionals.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Works with many partners, including employers and child care providers, to help Minnesota's children get the services they need for their healthy development.
Housing, Employment, and Financial
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Social Security: Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Apply for benefits by calling Social Security's national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office
MN Department of Human Services: Health Care Programs
Families with low incomes who meet eligibility rules may qualify for programs including Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and MN Family Planning Program.
Homeless adults, families and youth can get up-to-date information about places to sleep tonight by calling the Open Access Hotline at 1-888-234-1329.
Improved housing conditions and awareness of housing options in neighborhoods for families participating in the Section 8 voucher and public housing program
Ramsey County Financial Assistance
Helps determine your eligibility for financial assistance programs, including child care, food support, health care, housing, and a variety of other programs.
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
Offer St. Paul and Ramsey residents with several assistance programs including assistance with housing, heating, vehicles and food.
Housing, Employment, Financial
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Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties
The Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties and other agencies offer St. Paul and Ramsey residents with several assistance programs. Too many programs to name then all. Some programs include assistance with housing, heating, vehicles and food.
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Bridging
Bridging, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the greater Twin Cities, is the largest furniture bank in the United States. Through the effective reuse of donated items, Bridging improves lives by providing quality furniture and household goods to those transitioning out of homelessness and poverty.
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Bridge to Benefits
Bridge to Benefits is a multi-state project by Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota to improve the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits. By answering a few simple questions, you will be able to see if you or someone else may be eligible for public work support programs. We will NOT ask you for information that identifies you.
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If you’re moving to St. Paul and your child is currently in ECSE services or would like to open enroll in St. Paul’s ECSE services contact 651-744-8094 or melissa.wallisch@spps.orgContact ECSE:Birth to 2: 651-744-5661Ages 3-5: 651-744-8094Email Us: ecse@spps.orgSection Links: