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Success By 6 and all of our United Way of Central Florida partners are advancing the common good in Polk County by providing help today in ways that strengthen tomorrow. Our work ensures that children are ready to learn when they enter school, stay engaged in learning and graduate able to compete, that they are nurtured by families that have the financial stability to support both their basic needs and future success. No other single organization has the scope, expertise and influence to bring together hundreds of human services agencies, government, businesses, private foundations and dedicated volunteers around a common vision of creating maximum impact and achieving long-lasting results.
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Why United Way? We all want to have the greatest possible impact on our community and the issues that we care about. Join the movement. Through United Way, you unite your hopes and strengths with others to accomplish more than any of us can alone.
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Make a banana smoothie! Don’t throw out those aging bananas. Add one banana to 1/2 cup yogurt. Mix till smooth in the blender. You can also add orange juice, blueberries or other fruits.
Read to me! When cooking, encourage your child to help. For example, if a recipe calls for 3 eggs, ask her to get 3 eggs from the fridge. She’ll feel like she’s helping and counting will help develop her math skills.
As parents of young children, we should all work to achieve the wonderful effects of reading aloud to children by reading to our children for at least 20 minutes a day. This 20 minutes of reading time can be broken up throughout the day – 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there.
Turn chores like laundry into learning activities. Ask your child to identify colors, help you separate lights and darks, or count the number of socks. These activities will help build math and cooperation skills.
Reading time should be one-on-one reading per child for several reasons : 1. The age difference of your children can make it difficult to read to them together in an enjoyable setting for ALL parties involved . . . 2. One-on-one reading provides the perfect environment to bond, connect, and communicate with each child in the family. 3. One-on-one reading is also the perfect informal teaching environment. All young children love to ask questions when they are read to because they all have curious little minds. Reading one-on-one provides children with the best opportunity to ask all the questions they want. Just 20 minutes makes a difference!
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Tips to Help Make “Sense” of Childcare Use your five senses to assess childcare facilities:
What do you SEE? Is the facility organized or disorganized?
Turn Off The TV And Start Your Own Family Game Night: Old Favorites: Hide and Seek; Mother May I; Red Light, Green Light; Ring Around the Rosie
hat do W you HEAR? Conversational tones or dominate voices? Rich language in conversation or short phrases and commands?
Treasure Hunt: Search for things outside like pinecones, rocks, twigs or crawly creatures with a flashlight at night Race: Forwards, backwards, hopping, skipping, crawling, tiptoeing, etc.
What do you SMELL? Clean and refreshing or a strong odor? What do you FEEL? Warm and supported or cold and opposed?
Make a Fort: Use an empty box or a sheet draped over a table or even couch cushions
hat is the TASTE left in your mouth? Sweet and good or bland and W bitter?
Classic Card Games: Old Maid, Go Fish, War, etc. Follow the Leader: Through a homemade obstacle course
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Bedtime should follow a schedule. For example, bath, teeth brushing, bedtime story, nightlight, kiss good night and sleep. A consistent schedule helps children learn to go to sleep by themselves.
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Painting to Music
T H E M O S T A D V A N C E D H E A LT H C A R E I S B A S E D O N T R U S T.
Different kinds of music make children have different feelings. Children often express themselves through creative activities, such as painting. Prepare an easel or table-top. Set-up a C.D. player nearby (waterproof, if possible!). Select a variety of music, such as classical, music from different countries, or lullabies to listen to while they are painting. Ask your child how the music makes them feel and how their painting shows these feelings.
Simon Says Preschool children are preparing for kindergarten and elementary school, a time when carefully listening and following directions is an important part of school success. Help children practice their listening skills with non-competitive games such as “Simon Says”. Ask your child to perform actions such as “touch your nose”, “reach for the ceiling”, “dance with me”. Encourage children to listen and follow the directions; take turns being Simon.
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Carrot Tops Save those stubs from the tops of fresh carrots when you clean them. Place them in a saucer with a little water. Your child will delight in watching them grow!
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adoptions Catholic Charities of Central Florida cflcc.org 863-686-7153 Florida Baptist Children’s Homes fbchomes.org 863-688-4981 Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.com 863-519-8900 ext. 289 BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING Good Shepherd Hospice goodshepherdhospice.org 863-682-0027, TOLL FREE: 1-800-464-3994 Innovations in Counseling 863-294-8845 BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center heartofflorida.com 863-419-BABY (2229) Healthy Start Coalition healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 La Leche League of Lakeland llllakeland.org 863-680-1118 Lakeland Parents of Multiples lakelandpom.com 863-648-5533 Lakeland Regional Medical Center lrmc.com 863-687-1100 Polk County Health Department-WIC Program mypolkchd.org Auburndale - 863-965-5452 Bartow - 863-519-7542 Haines City - 863-419-3250 Lakeland North - 863-413-2638 Lakeland Central - 863-284-3075 Lake Wales - 863-678-4013 Winter Haven 863-291-2544 Regency Medical Center 863-294-7068 (Breast Feeding Helpline) CHILD ABUSE prevention Florida Abuse Hotline dcf.state.fl.us/abuse TOLL FREE: 800-96-ABUSE (962-2873) Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.com 863-519-8900 CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center heartofflorida.com 863-419-BABY (2229)
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Lakeland Regional Medical Center lrmc.com 863-687-1100 MomCare Program 863-298-4481 TOLL FREE 1-866-796-0871 healthystarthhp.org Polk County Health Department mypolkchd.org 863-686-1221, ext. 247 Regency Medical Center winterhavenhospital.com 863-294-7020 CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL Arbor E&T arboret.com Lakeland: 863-577-2450 Winter Haven 863-508-2037 TOLL FREE: 800-843-9780 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Kindergarten at Florida Southern College 863.680. 4172 flsouthern.edu/preschool/kindergarten.htm Polk State College-Childhood and Professional Development Program polk.edu 863-297-1010 ext. 6250 Preschool at Florida Southern College 863.680.4103 www.flsouthern.edu/preschool/preschool.htm South Florida Community College southflorida.edu 863-453-6661 University of South Florida Infant & Toddler Early Intervention Program early-intervention.org/polk_county_children.htm Avon Park 863-386-6149 Lakeland 863-701-1233 Sebring 863-655-6421 CHILD RECREATION Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council boyscouting.com 863-533-2775 Camp Fire USA campfireusa.org 863-688-5491 Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club, Inc-Main Center 863-967-6088 Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council campfireusa-sunshine.org 863-688-5491 9-5:30, M-F Girls Inc of Lakeland girlsinc.com 863-682-3002 Girls Inc of Winter Haven girlsinc.com 863-967-2874
CHILD RECREATION Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org Lakeland 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475 James J. Musso Unit Boys and Girls Clubs of Lakeland, Inc. 863-683-3371 John L. Sanders Unit Boys and Girls Clubs of Lakeland, Inc. 863-686-0721 Kelly Recreation Center 863-648-3284 Lakeland Family YMCA ymcawcf.org 863-644-3528 863-859-7769 Lake Wales Family YMCA lakewalesymca.net 863-676-9441 Lakeland Family YMCA ymcawcf.org 863-644-3528 North Lakeland YMCA 863-859-7769 Haven Community Center 863-294-6837 North Ridge Unit Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club, Inc. 863-422-7014 Wogan S. Badcock, Jr. Center Boys and Girls Clubs of Lakeland 863-425-0130 COMMUNITY RESOURCES & REFERRALS United Way 2-1-1 uwcf.org Dial 2-1-1, 863-648-1515, TOLL FREE 1-800-881-8929 Crisis Response Team at Peace River Center peace-river.com 863-519-3744 TOLL FREE: 800-627-5906 COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH Bethany Center Good Shepherd goodshepherdhospice.org 863-297-1880 Catholic Charities cflcc.org Lakeland 863-686-7153 Winter Haven 863-299-7983 Disabled American Veterans davchapter28.com 863-687-4885 Fla Diagnostic and Learning Resource polk-fl.net/districtinfo/departments/learning/ese/fdlrs 863-647-4262 Innovations in Counseling 863-294-8845 Lake Wales Drug Awareness Council 863-676-1949
For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH National Alliance for the Mentally Ill namipolk.com 863-533-4411 Peace River Center 863-519-3744 Polk County Veterans Services polkveteranscouncil.org 863-534-5220 Women’s Resource Center wrcfl.org Hot Line 863-299-6626 Lakeland 863-686-1221 ext.231 Winter Haven 863-294-5318 Tri-County Human Services tchsonline.com 863-709-9392 Winter Haven Hospital winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7062 Youth & Family Alternatives yfainc.org 863-499-2430 DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org (863) 802-0777 EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE Arbor E&T arboret.com Lakeland: 863-577-2450 Winter Haven 863-508-2037 TOLL FREE: 800-843-9780 East Coast Migrant Headstart Project Winter Haven 863-439-0864 Polk County School Board PreK Programs and PreK Migrant polk-fl.net 863-648-3046 RCMA Head Start 863-767-0222 Educational Support/Tutoring Americorps americoprs.gov 863-519-8638 East Area Adult School eastareaadult.com 863-965-5475 Fort Meade Literacy Council helpofftmeade.org 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-224-1250 Learning Resource Center lrcpolk.com 863-688-9477
Forget the Rules. Encourage a child to explore and “make believe.” Playing creatively greatly affects a child’s imagination and de
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Educational Support/Tutoring Life Skills Center Polk County East-Ages 16-21 lifeskillscenters.com 863-439-2242 Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Childbirth Education Sibling Preparation Class heartofflorida.com/ 863-419-BABY (2229) West Area Adult School westareaadult.com 863-499-2835 Women’s Resource Center wrcfl.org 863-299-6626 FAMILY SUPPORT Healthy Families Polk polk-county.net 863-603-6461 Bartow 863-534-5022 Haines City 863-401-2463 Lake Wales 863-679-4252 West Lakeland 863-284-4585 Healthy Start Coalition healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.com 863-519-8900 ext. 289 InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org (863) 802-0777 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-224-1250 Lakeland Parents of Multiples lakelandpom.com 863-648-5533 Wings of Eagles/Outreach Center 863-665-7700 foster parenting Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.com 863-519-8900 ext. 289 HEALTH INSURANCE Florida KidCare floridakidcare.org TOLL FREE 1-888-540-5437 Children’s Medical Services - Department of Health cms-kids.com 863-413-3580 Cover Florida coverfloridahealthcare.com 1-877-872-6580 1-800-809-9831
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HEALTH INSURANCE Medicaid myflorida.com/accessflorida Polk County Health Plan polk-county.net/php 863-534-5387 HEALTH services Central Florida Health Care cfhconline.org 863-452-3000 Good Samaritan Clinic at Talbot House talbothouse.org 863-687-8475 Florida Discount Drug Card Program floridadiscountdrugcard.com 1-866-341-8894 Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine lvim.net 863-688-5846 Polk Health Plan apps.polk-county.net/php/site 863-533-1111 The Haley Center fbcwinterhaven.com 863-299-6562 We Care of Polk County polkcountydoctors.org 863-701-8070 LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS Fort Meade Literacy Council helpofftmeade.org 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-676-5767 READ Lakeland 863-802-1512 READ Polk readpolk.com 863-967-1757 MENTORING Big Brothers/Big Sisters - Polk County bbbsfl.org 863-682-5191 Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council campfireusa-sunshine.org 863-688-5491 Florida Ridge Big Brothers/Big Sisters 863-402-9001 Girls Inc of Lakeland girlsinc.com 863-682-3002 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475 Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-648-3046
MIGRANT SERVICES Head Start Bartow 863-533-0155 Eloise 863-298-5450 Mulberry 863-425-9246 Wahneta 863-295-5917 Winter Haven 863-292-3200 863-292-3491 NUTRITION Polk County Extension Office polk.ifas.ufl.edu/ 863-519-8677 ext.114 Polk County Health Department WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) doh.state.fl/family/wic Auburndale - 863-965-5452 Bartow - 863-519-7542 Haines City - 863-419-3250 Lakeland - 863-413-2638 Lakeland Central - 863-284-3075 Lake Wales - 863-678-4013 Winter Haven 863-291-5244 PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATION Explorations V Children’s Museum explorationsv.com 863-687-3869 Family Fundamentals uwcf.org 863-686-1221 x221
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For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.
PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATION Fort Meade Literacy Council helpofftmeade.org 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475 Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council 10th Judicial Court A.D.A.P.T. - Abolish Domestic Violence: Alternatives & Prevention Techniques 863-534-4698 Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council campfireusa-sunshine.org 863-688-5491 Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders chadd.org TOLL FREE: 800-233-4050 Citizen CPR, Baby Safe/Child Safe citizencprinc.com 863-680-1277 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-224-1250 Learning Resource Center 863-688-9477 lrcpolk.com
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Resources for parents PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATION Public Libraries pclc.lib.fl.us Auburndale 863-965-5548 Bartow 863-534-0131 Bookmobile 863 519-7958 (PCLC OFFICE) Books by Mail 863 679-4441 Toll free 1-866-679-4441 Dundee 863 439-9424 Eagle Lake 863 293-2914 eLibrary South 863-838-4507 Fort Meade 863 285-8287 Frostproof 863 635-7857 Haines City 863 421-3633 Historical and Genealogical Library 863 534-4380 Lake Alfred 863 291-5378 Lake Wales 863 678-4004 Lakeland 863-834-4280 Larry R. Jackson Branch 863 834-4288 Justice Stephen H. Grimes Law Library 863 534-4013 Mulberry 863 425-3246 Polk City 863-984-4340 Polk County Library Cooperative 863-519-7958 Winter Haven 863-291-5880 Catholic Charities of Central Florida cflcc.org 863-686-7153 Family Network on Disabilities of Florida 727-523-1130 (Voice & TTD) TOLL FREE: 800-825-5736 Florida Division of Blind Services dbs.myflorida.com 863-499-2385 Florida First Start Frost Proof Elementary 863-635-7802 Griffin Elementary 863-853-6027 Snively Elementary 863-291-5316 Gulf Coast Community Care Family Builders 863-904-3024 Haven Community Center 863-294-6837 • TDD/TTY: 863-297-9058 Healthy Start Coalition healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 Healthy Families Polk polk-county.net 863-603-6461 Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center heartofflorida.com/ 863-419-BABY (2229) InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org 863-802-0777 La Leche League llllakeland.org 863-680-1118 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-224-1250
PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATION Lakeland Parents of Multiples 863-648-5533 Lakeland Regional Medical Center lrmc.com 863-687-1100 Polk County Health Department Healthy Start Office mypolkchd.org/ Lakeland 863-413-2620 Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Polk County School Board polk-fl.net/ 863-534-0636 SMOKING - HELP TO QUIT SMOKING Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7062 Healthy Start Coalition Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 healthystarthhp.org InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org 863-802-0777 Polk County Health Department mypolkchd.org 863-519-7900, ext. 11065 Regency Medical Center winterhavenhospital.org/facilities/regency-medical-center/ 863-294-7020 SPECIAL NEEDS and SERVICES Achievement Academy achievmentacademy.com Bartow 863-533-0690 Lakeland 863-683-6504 Winter Haven 863-965-7586 All Children’s Specialty Care of Lakeland allkids.org 863-802-6600 TDD/TTY: 863-802-6504 Bolesta Center bolestacener.org 813-932-1184 Central Florida Speech and Hearing cfsh.org 863-686-3189 (includes TDD/TTY) Children’s Medical Services (Department of Health) doh.state.fl.us/cms/ 863-701-1151 TOLL FREE: 800-741-2250 Deaf Services Bureau of West Central Florida deafservicesbureau.org 800-616-4293 • Fax 866-566-9848
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For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.
SPECIAL NEEDS and SERVICES Deaf Service Center of Polk County, Inc. 863-701-0544 Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System (FDLRS) paec.org/fdlsrweb 800-316-7057 Florida Pediatric Therapy ptsbeyourbest.com 407-641-0808 Florida School for the Deaf and Blind fsdb.k12.fl.us TOLL FREE: 800-344-3732 TDD/TTY Helping Hands Equipment Lending Library early-intervention.org/infants_young_children.htm 863-686-1221, ext.228 Infants and Young Children early-intervention.org/infants_young_children.htm 863-686-1221 ext.228 Lakeland Specialty Center Medical 863-686-4497 Rehabilitation 863-802-5937 sjbhealth.org Our Children’s Academy 863-679-3338 ourchildrens.org Peace River Center peace-river.com Bartow 863-519-3750 Lakeland 863-248-3300
SPECIAL NEEDS and SERVICES Sexual Abuse Treatment 863-519-3750 Pediatric Health Choice pediatrichealthchoice.com 863-802-3800 Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc. 863-802-3800 Polk County School Board “Child Find” polk-fl.fl.net/parent/ese//childfind.htm 863-647-4262 Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida 407-248-9210 St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital – sjhealth.org 863.802-5937 The Roberts Academy-Dyslexia 863.680.3741 flsouthern.edu/robertsacademy University of South Florida - Infant & Toddler Early Intervention Program 866-549-1740 TEEN PARENT SERVICES Lakeland Teen Parent Program manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_mhhmy 863-499-2963 Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-534-0500
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Toys! The best toys are inexpensive basics (think blocks) that promote learning and imagination. Think big. Larger than your child’s mouth to prevent choking.
Let Your Child Pick The Book!
Read labels. Make sure it is nontoxic and age-appropriate. Keep it clean. Wash toys with soap and water and let air dry. If your child has been sharing toys use bleach water. (1/4 cup to 1 quart of water) Are they furry? Put fuzzy toys away during play dates. They can be germ spreaders.
Let your Child Choose
Allowing your child to pick the activity and decide how it is played gives him confidence.
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VPK prepares children to be ready for kindergarten and builds a foundation for future educational success!
The quickest way to kill the love of reading is to force kids to read books they do not like. Books are not just for school readiness and learning to read; they can and should be fun and enjoyable for a LIFETIME of learning. (Especially if you want kids to see them as an alternative to video games and TV!) How would you feel if you were forced to read books your boss picked out for you at your beach vacation?
“Reading aloud to children is one of the most effective and inexpensive activities parents and educators do to promote literacy.” -The Reading Aloud Handbook by Trelease
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All school readiness activities limited to the first 25 children arriving. No classes the weeks of 11/22, 12/20, or 12/27.
Monday My Play & Learn Time A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday Tuesday Trunk Tales A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Wonderful Wednesdays Explorations V Children’s Museum A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Fun TWOgether Children 1-2 years 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
Thursday Growing Beyond Books A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Friday Creative Movement Florida Dance Theatre A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Thank You For Your Creative Movement Support Florida Dance Theatre Children 2 yrs old 11:15 - noon
Car Seat Safety InnerAct Alliance Child Birth Preparation Polk County Health Department CPR and First Aid Citizen CPR
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Troop Meeting Hearing Screenings Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center Infant Massage Healthy Start
Daddy & Me Polk County Schools Head Start Developmental Screening Clinic USF – Early Steps Florida KidCare Applications Application assistance available Paper or online
Parenting Classes (Infants and Teens) Winter Haven Behavioral Health Parenting Classes Healthy Families Polk Relative Caregiver Gap Classes Devereux Florida
Smoking Cessation InnerAct Alliance Tutoring (Grades K-3) Americorp Learning Resource Center You & Me Play Group Achievement Academy Support Groups provided by • NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness • Independent You • P.E.A.C.E. Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere • Grandparents Raising Grand Kids • Parent Support Group
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