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

Treating Trauma | Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Treating trauma through Early Childhood Court In the 1970s, retired Circuit Court Judge Lee Haworth was a prosecutor. Back then, when the courts worked ... continue reading

What is FASD?

The Florida Center is home to the state’s only FASD diagnostic clinic. What is FASD? What are the long-term affects? And why is it ... continue reading

First Year Milestones

Parents are often worried their child is not developing “on schedule”, so here are some tips and first year milestones you can expect in ... continue reading

The Dentist Doesn’t Need to be Scary for Kids!

Fear of the dentist is pretty common for kids, so how do you help your child relax before his or her next visit? Start ... continue reading

Jeff Woodin Named to Florida Center Board

THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ANNOUNCES JEFFREY WOODIN AS NEW BOARD MEMBER March 1, 2017 (Sarasota, FL) The Florida Center for Early Childhood, ... continue reading

The Florida Center Named Charity Partner for The Color Vibe 5K-April 1st, 2017

  Color Vibe 5K Comes to Lakewood Ranch on April 1 to Benefit Local Charity March 2, 2017 (Sarasota, FL) The Color Vibe 5K, ... continue reading

The Florida Center Receives $50,000 Grant from the McCune Family Foundation

The Florida Center for Early Childhood, a local nonprofit serving children and their families in Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee and DeSoto/Hardee counties, received a $50,000 ... continue reading

One Stop Shop | Sarasota Herald-Tribune

The Florida Center for Early Childhood is a one-stop shop for young children with special needs, mental health issues and more. Continue Reading->