by Tricia | Sep 29, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
The Family Integrity Program of St. John’s County (FIP) is a community-based care-led agency that works with the State of Florida to develop community-based systems of care for abused and neglected children and their families. This month, their recruitment...
by Tricia | Sep 28, 2026 | Early Learning, Featured
FELDS are a framework of eight domains that outline age-appropriate milestones and skills for children from birth to age five. They help both teachers and parents understand a child’s development, track progress and support early learning to prepare children for...
by Tricia | Sep 24, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
Children are learning much more than their ABCs and 123s in their early years. They also learn how to handle challenges, learn from others and be kind members of their community. These skills help children grow into confident, caring individuals. Resiliency is a...
by Tricia | Sep 21, 2026 | Early Learning
As your child begins Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program, their teacher will learn more about their early reading skills through the FAST Star Early Literacy assessment. One of the first checkpoints in the program year is Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1)....
by Tricia | Aug 13, 2026 | Featured, Families & Parenting
Starting school is a big step. Creating simple routines at home can help your child feel prepared and transition smoothly into the school year. Establish Routines That Feel Safe Children feel more confident when they know what to expect. Try to: Keep a regular bedtime...
