Re: statewide family support efforts

["Sandra Beeman" <sbeeman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill Meezan asked:

> I have seen references in the literature to a number of statewide
> efforts in the family support field, and was wondering if anyone
> knows if they are continuing today.  These programs include
> Minnesota's Early Childhood and Family Education Program, Missouri's
> Parents as Teachers, programs funded through the Illinois Ounce of
> Prevention Fund, programs funded through the Kentucky Education
> Reform Act, and state funded family support centers in Maryland. 
> Any help with this would be most appreciated.

Minnesota's Early Childhood and Family Education Program (ECFE) is 
still going strong.  (Bill,  if you're interested in more information about 
the program, I can find a contact name for you.)

Sandy Beeman
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