Resources
Resources & Downloads
At FCDC, we believe in the old adage “it takes a village to raise a child.” We feel honored to part of your village and look forward to sharing ideas and resources with you. In this information age, there is no shortage of parenting ideas or suggestions online, but it can be difficult to determine which resources to trust. We use evidence-based practice at FCDC, and the following resources are some of our favorites!
Local School Districts
Your local school district may be a wonderful resource for Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Preschool Screening and more.
Find your local school district here http://www.mngeo.state.mn.us/maps/SchoolDistricts/
Hopkins Public Schools
Harley Hopkins Early Childhood Family Center,
125 S. Monroe Avenue, Hopkins.
952-988-5017
http://www.hopkinsschools.org/community-education/hopkins-early-childhood-programs/early-childhood-screening
Wayzata Public Schools
Central Middle School,
305 Vicksburg Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55447
763-745-5255
http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/6851
Robbinsdale Public Schools
New Hope Learning Center,
8301 – 47th Avenue North,
New Hope, MN 55428
763-504-4180
http://ced.rdale.org/pages/ced_rdale/Early_Childhood
Online Family Resources
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a large nonprofit association representing early childhood education teachers, para-educators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, policy makers, and advocates.NAEYC is focuses on improving the well-being of young children, with particular emphasis on the quality of educational and developmental services for children from birth through age 8. Learn more at http://families.naeyc.org/
Amma Parenting Center offers parent education classes in person or online. Learn more at http://ammaparentingcenter.com/
Minnesota Department of Human Services believes stable families are a cornerstone of a strong Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Human Services helps keep children safe and provides families with supports to care for their children. This includes child protection services, out-of-home care, permanent homes for children, child support, food assistance programs, child care services and children’s mental health services. Learn more at http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/
PALS
Parents as Leaders
The PALS (Parents as Leaders) team organizes events, teacher appreciation gestures, and small-scale fundraising efforts to help FCDC families build connections and show support for our teachers!
Trunk-or-Treat
Holiday toy swap
Holiday bonus drive for FCDC teachers and staff
Teacher appreciation week
FCDC parent happy hour
How are events planned?
Via a text thread with other FCDC parents! Many of our events are already established — we know what works well and need help with advertising and event execution!
We also always welcome new ideas!
Contact Us
pals@fcdc.org
What’s the time commitment?
Minimal and VERY flexible!
Participate as much or as little as you have capacity for at any given time! Help make a flyer. Offer to help set up at an event. Deliver treats to FCDC teachers. Help however it works for you!
Current FCDC
Board of Directors
Sarah Herberg,co-president
emily johnson, co-president
Alicia Witherspoon, treasurer
Alexandria Cannon,secretary
Dan Rosewall,board member
Dr.Angel Smith,board member
Danielle Lucia,board member
Interested in joining our board?
Please contact us at: board@fcdc.org