When we invest wisely in children and families, the next generation will pay that back through a lifetime of productivity and responsible citizenship. The Science of Early Childhood Development, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University Community Foundation Ensures Outreach Services National studies conclude that young children are at three times higher risk of being expelled from their child care due to behavior problems than children in kindergarten through grades twelve. (W.S.Gilliam, Ph.D., Yale Child Study Center: Yale School of Medicine,  2005)  “It is imperative that we provide the necessary services to keep these little ones in their safe settings so they can grow and develop in the context of a stable, nurturing relationship with a primary care giver,” says, Kathryn Shea, President and CEO of The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, “The Community Foundation has assisted us in these efforts this year by awarding the agency a BOOST grant.” - Read More - GOLDSTEIN MEMORIAL EVENT HELD AT THE FLORIDA CENTER During one of the hottest days of the spring, they came to share stories; they came to dedicate a living memorial; and they came to honor the man who worked tirelessly serving the physiological and medical needs of countless children and their families.  The temperature of the outdoor ceremony did not deter the outpouring of fondness for him by friends and family. The Norman Goldstein Memorial Event was held at The Florida Center for Child and Family Development on 17th Street on April 22nd commemorating the one year anniversary of Dr. Goldstein’s death.  An overwhelming attendance approaching 100 people sat outside to temperatures well over 85 degrees while speakers reminisced, family members were recognized, and a tree and bench were dedicated to the legacy of Norman Goldstein, MD; a prominent Sarasota physician of over 50 years. - more-   Great News for The Florida Center

Council on Accreditation (COA) has approved the re-accreditation of The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. through 6/30/2013!  This is a significant achievement for the Center and represents the fulfillment of countless hours of hard work and  the dedication of many people-most notably our staff and the members of our board.  The COA reaccreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of both an organization’s administrative operations and its service delivery practices.  All are “measured” against national standards of best practice.  We are proud to be a part of COA’s Community of Excellence!  For more information on COA visit their web site at:  www.coanet.org

Please read the latest news from Kathryn Shea - President and CEO of the Florida Center for Child and Family Development 6/8/10

 

The Florida Center for Child and Family Development is a nationally accredited community-based agency that provides quality programs and services dedicated to the development of young children, their families, and our communities.

The Florida Center provides early childhood education and developmental services (speech, occupational, and physical therapy), mental health services for young children and families, fetal alcohol diagnosis and intervention services, prevention and parent education services.