Welcome
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.
MNAFEE awards
In 2020, the MNAFEE Board of Directors announced the formation of annual awards to recognize the contributions made to the field of early childhood and parent education There are two individual awards and a category for innovative program awards. Consider nominating someone or a project for one of the MNAFEE awards. |
MNAFEE membership

Providing practical and accessible professional resources to strengthen the leadership skills of members.
- 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.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- MNAFEE Early Childhood Program Administration COVID-19 Information
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