Early Childhood Family Education for Members

ECFE Classes: Field trips to apple orchards, library classes, mommy & me classes, toddler time classes, preschool readiness classes (could be up to a $15 value in some cases), pregnancy classes- preparing for baby, family classes (ages birth to 5 years old). ECFE classes that are family-oriented classes that promote positive parenting and the healthy development of children. Most traditional ECFE classes are covered in full by South Country.

The pregnancy and childbirth class benefit covers these topics:

• Basic childbirth education
• Childbirth refresher
• Cesarean section birth
• Vaginal birth after cesarean
• Prevention of preterm birth
• Infant care/postpartum care
• Breastfeeding
• Infant CPR
• First aid for childhood emergencies

Children older than age 5 are not covered. Parents may still attend covered classes with their child.

Also classes that do not include both a parent and child participating together, and “Sibling Care” or similar programs offered by ECFE in which siblings of class participants receive childcare services while the parent/sibling is in class.

Yes, see above. The individual participating in the pregnancy or childbirth education class must be enrolled with South Country at the time of class registration.

Yes, South Country will pay class fees for eligible ECFE classes and family events, for South Country members who are enrolled on the date of the class. Including; parent/child component within the classroom setting during each class/event session, and targeting newborn to kindergarten age children.

NO, there is no limit on the number of ECFE classes a member can take each year.

Yes, SCHA will pay for the class.

No. Sibling care or similar programs where other children are watched while a parent and child attend class are not covered South Country's scholarship program.