Minnesota Association for Family and Early Education (MNAFEE) helps members succeed.
- MNAFEE's mission is to promote, advocate for, and strengthen parenting education, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), and early childhood programming in public schools.
- MNAFEE leads advocacy on policies impacting the future of parent education and early childhood education. We work towards sustainable funding and thoughtful policy making.
Join us on March 15 for ECFE Day at the Capitol
For almost 50 years, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) has been an integral part of our state. Each year, Minnesota's Early Childhood Educators and ECFE families gather to make meaningful connections with legislators and emphasize the priority issues affecting families with young children in our state. ECFE day at the Capitol is MNAFEE's largest advocacy event of the year and serves as a great opportunity to get involved.
After several years of virtual events, MNAFEE is excited to return to an in-person event for the 2023 ECFE Day at the Capitol. Join us and invite your ECFE families to join us on Wednesday, March 15; from 10-11:30 a.m. for this year's event.
Learn more.
For almost 50 years, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) has been an integral part of our state. Each year, Minnesota's Early Childhood Educators and ECFE families gather to make meaningful connections with legislators and emphasize the priority issues affecting families with young children in our state. ECFE day at the Capitol is MNAFEE's largest advocacy event of the year and serves as a great opportunity to get involved.
After several years of virtual events, MNAFEE is excited to return to an in-person event for the 2023 ECFE Day at the Capitol. Join us and invite your ECFE families to join us on Wednesday, March 15; from 10-11:30 a.m. for this year's event.
Learn more.
Join us for the most important three days of professional development for Minnesota early childhood professionals.
2023 Family & Early Childhood Education Conference
April 12-14, 2023
St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center
10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
As much as we loved seeing you online, we are really looking forward to seeing you in person. Registration is now open.
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Did you know that volunteers are vital to supporting MNAFEE's shared vision for our profession now and in the future?
The work of MNAFEE doesn't just happen. There are a number of committees working behind the scenes.
There’s no better time than now to join MNAFEE as a volunteer! Whether you are a MNAFEE member, early childhood or parent education student, current, or retired professional - all are welcome. As a volunteer, you can use your time and talents when you can, and have FUN! As a volunteer, no commitment is too small.
Learn how you can help and support the mission and vision of MNAFEE through working on a committee.
The work of MNAFEE doesn't just happen. There are a number of committees working behind the scenes.
There’s no better time than now to join MNAFEE as a volunteer! Whether you are a MNAFEE member, early childhood or parent education student, current, or retired professional - all are welcome. As a volunteer, you can use your time and talents when you can, and have FUN! As a volunteer, no commitment is too small.
Learn how you can help and support the mission and vision of MNAFEE through working on a committee.
Providing practical and accessible professional resources to strengthen the leadership skills of members.
MNAFEE provides the opportunity to become a member as a school district or as an individual.
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- Professional Development - Support your professional advancement with relevant and practical training options.
- Advocacy - The voice for children, families, and staff.
- Networking Support - Groups for Early Childhood Administrators organized by regions.
- Employment Support - Free online listing of open positions across the state related to parent and early childhood education and administration.
- Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework - Comprehensive guide to planning curriculum for parent education programs.
- Marketing Toolkit - Free tools including logos, marketing templates, and multi-language promotional posters.
MNAFEE provides the opportunity to become a member as a school district or as an individual.
Learn more.