by Tricia | May 25, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
Celebrating Fathers – Family engagement is vital to early childhood development. DEL proudly recognizes the important role that fathers, grandfathers and father figures play in a child’s life. Be on the lookout for fun and engaging learning activities to help...
by Tricia | May 15, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
Teaching your child about water safety helps keep them safe during bath time, pool play and outdoor water activities. You can help them learn simple rules that help prevent accidents and build good habits around water. Talk about the fun things they can do in water...
by Tricia | May 13, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
Florida’s state parks are more than just pretty places to visit. They are also outdoor classrooms where families can learn while having fun in nature. From sandy beaches and clear springs to forests and wetlands, these parks help children learn about the world around...
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...
