Is it Okay to be ‘Best Friends’ with Your Child?
By Shea Cruel, School-based mental health therapist at Oak Park School As a parent or guardian it’s only natural that you would want your ... continue reading
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A Day in the Life of a Family Support Worker
By Merab-Michal Favorite, Marketing and Development Manager Meagan pulls her minivan up to a small white house with peeling paint and a dilapidated car ... continue reading
Moving Upstream: The Importance of Child Abuse Prevention Programs
By Debbie Keyso, Vice President of Healthy Families Services Many people will point to statistics to explain why investing in child abuse prevention programs ... continue reading
Inspirational Video Premiers at Winter Gala
The Florida Center for Early Childhood premiered a promotional video at Michael’s On East in Sarasota during the 31st Annual Winter Gala on December ... continue reading
Winter Gala Auction Includes Exclusive Getaways, Experiences
The Florida Center for Early Childhood is hosting its 31st Annual Winter Gala on the evening of December 7, 2018 at Michael’s on East ... continue reading
Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse
Healthy Families is a home visitation service for children and families, that begins before the child is born and until they are five years ... continue reading
Healthy Families: Preventing Child Abuse in Our Communities
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! Thank you to Culver’s at S. Tamiami Trail, Jacaranda Public Library, North Port Public Library, Golisano Children’s Hospital ... continue reading