by Tricia | May 11, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
During the summer, many children who eat breakfast and lunch at school each day may not have a nutritious breakfast, lunch or dinner at home. Summer BreakSpot, or Summer Food Service Program, is a federal nutrition program that local nonprofits and schools use to...
by Tricia | Apr 26, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
The School Readiness (SR) Plus program helps low-income families transition off full child care subsidies by reducing the impact of the benefits cliff. When a family’s income exceeds the eligibility limits for the full School Readiness subsidy, SR Plus ensures they...
by Tricia | Apr 20, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2 is recognized as World Autism Day, a time to learn more about autism and emphasize support needed in the autism community. About 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease...
by Tricia | Apr 13, 2026 | Early Learning, Featured
VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must reside in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents whose children are born between February 2 and September 1 of...
by Tricia | Apr 3, 2026 | Featured, Families & Parenting
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) is a free service to all parents, regardless of income, that acts as a bridge between parents needing child care and the child care programs that will best meet the needs of the family. There are no charges/fees associated with...
by Tricia | Mar 30, 2026 | Early Learning, Featured
Painting is a fun way for young children to explore colors, shapes, and their own creativity. It doesn’t have to be complicated! Simple everyday items can stand in for paintbrushes & paper or foil can be their canvas. Below are a few short videos from our YouTube...
