by Tricia | Apr 1, 2024 | Families & Parenting
Have you noticed blue pinwheels spinning in the wind in your community? The planting of these pinwheels marks the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month and serves as a reminder of the importance of working together as families and communities to prevent child abuse...
by Amy Lyn | Mar 28, 2024 | Providers, Early Learning, Families & Parenting, VPK
Watch this impactful video about the first five years of a child’s birth. To learn more, visit Why Early Education Matters.
by Tricia | Mar 12, 2024 | Families & Parenting
The deadline to file your income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is coming up fast on April 15th. Do take time to consider if you may qualify for either the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC). If you work, you could...
by Tricia | Mar 12, 2024 | Families & Parenting
Summer is quickly approaching and now is the time to start looking for summer camps or programs for your child. Summer camps and programs are available in different settings, such as school-based programs, parks and recreation programs, youth service agencies, family...
by Tricia | Mar 10, 2024 | Families & Parenting
From this month’s Parents’ Pages: As a parent, you support your child’s nutritional needs by encouraging healthy eating habits and food choices. Healthy and balanced meals are vital for a child’s growth and development. Careful meal planning and offering...
by Tricia | Feb 9, 2024 | Families & Parenting
From this month’s Parents’ Pages: “Both Florida’s School Readiness (SR) program and Head Start (HS) serve income-eligible families and encourage parent engagement, but they differ when it comes to eligibility and services. SR serves children birth to...