Fergus Falls Early Childhood Initiative
Resources
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Early Childhood Family Education
(218) 998-0544
www.fergusfalls.k12.mn.us

Head Start
(218) 998-0544, ext. 1505

www.otwcac.org

PRIVATE PRESCHOOLS
Children's Corner Learning Center
(218) 739-2847

Learning Ladder Preschool
(218) 736-6661

Morning Son Christian Preschool
(218) 736-2477

Shover Nursery School
(218) 736-3487

Trinity Lutheran Preschool
(218) 736-5847


ADOPTION SERVICES
OTC Human Services
(218) 998-8150

www.co.ottertail.mn.us

Permanent Family Resource Center
(218) 998-3400

www.permanentfamily.org

ADVOCACY AND LEGAL
Father's Resource Program
(218) 739-3011

www.otwcac.org

Legal Services of NW Minnesota
1-800-450-2552
www.lsmnlaw.org

CRISIS
Law Enforcement
(218) 998-8555
www.co.ottertail.mn.us

Someplace Safe
1-800-974-3359
www.someplace.info

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Workforce Center/Rural MN CEP
(218) 739-7560
www.mnsfc.org

FAMILY SUPPORT
AA - Alanon - Alateen
1-800-996-3784

Partners in Parenting
(218) 739-3011

Safe Exchange
(218) 739-3132

Salvation Army
(218) 739-9692
www.salvationarmy.org

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Children's Services Association
(218) 998-8320

OTC Human Services
(218) 998-8230

Community Action Council
(218) 739-3011

www.otwcac.org

LIBRARY
Fergus Falls Public Library
(218) 739-9387

CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL
(218) 998-2359
www.lakesandprairies.net

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS / CHILD CARE LICENSING
OTC Human Services
(218) 998-8150
www.co.ottertail.mn.us

OTTER TAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
(218) 998-8320
www.co.ottertail.mn.us

FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP
Fergus Falls Medical Group
(218) 739-2221
www.fergusfallsmedicalgroup.org

FAMILY PLANNING
(218) 736-7047
www.otwcac.org

MENTAL HEALTH
Lakeland Mental Health Ctr.
(218) 736-6987
www.lmhc.org

Lutheran Social Services
(218) 736-5431
www.lssmn.org

The Village Family Services
(218) 739-5213
www.thevillagefamily.org

Professional Assn. of Treatment Homes
(218) 739-3074
www.pathinc.org

OTC Public Flu Hotline
(218) 998-8378

Minnesota FluLine
1-866-259-4655


For more on-line resources for children’s health and well-being go to:  http://otfsc.org/resources/

Minnesota Poison Control System 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Poison Help 1-800-222-1222 Poison First Aid About the Poison
Center Information for the Home Information for Educators
Information for Health Care Professionals Contact Us

Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet
http://www.mnpoison.org/mnpoison/pdfs/Carbon%20Monoxide%203-06.pdf

Lead Poisoning Information http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/

Suicide Information http://www.health.state.mn.us/mentalhealth/

Inhalant Information http://www.inhalants.org/

Mercury Cleanup Guideline for in Homes
http://www.mnpoison.org/mnpoison/pdfs/hhw-mercuryspills%202-14-07.pdf

Mercury Cleanup Guidelines for in Schools
http://www.mnpoison.org/mnpoison/pdfs/Mercury%20Cleanup%20Public%20Areas%2012-6-06.pdf

Tumble Books
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2010/jul/07/library-makes-tumble-book

Closing Early Childhood Gap
http://www.youtube.com/user/wilderresearch#p/u/6/ZcwhnUT8BsA

Communicating Developmental & Behavioral Concerns to Parents brochure
 

Why America's Babies Are Crying video 

Click here to know about specific funding recommendations for programs serving babies in FY 2011 and FY 2012.

National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/

School Readiness
http://www.del.wa.gov/development/kindergarten/pilot.aspx

Early Childhood Initiative School Readiness Plan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released two new publications for parents as part of its “Learn the Signs, Act Early” program, which seeks to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The booklet “Milestone Moments” includes milestone checklists and tips to help parents support their child’s development from 2 months to 5 years. The second publication, a brochure called “Track Your Child’s Developmental Milestones,” includes a checklist of key milestones from 6 months to 4 years and a message for parents about what to do if developmental concerns arise.

More resources to check out:
http://www.wcif.org/?page=ECI_Links

Pete the Cat - I Love My White Shoes
http://www.ericlitwin.com http://www.petethecat.com

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Dr. Jean Feldman website

Parenting Podcasts - A great resource for anyone working with parents!
http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources/podcast/
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