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What is Success By 6?
Today more than 20% of American workers cannot understand the instructions written in a medical prescription. 85% of juvenile criminals are illiterate. 46% of adults in the U.S. are functionally illiterate. The literacy rate of the U.S. ranks 49th of the 156 countries in the United Nations. Children in middle and upper class homes have financial and educational resources. Those children born into less advantaged circumstances are much less likely to receive cognitive and socio-emotional stimulation and other family resources. If they enter school behind, it is likely they will stay behind. Success By 6 is dedicated to helping to create a community where all children, by the age of 6, have the mental, physical, social and emotional foundation to grow into healthy, productive members of the community.
What can you do to help?
United Way of Central Florida Success By 6 has focused on four areas to help parents prepare their children to enter school ready to learn. 1. Access to Health Care. Let your friends and neighbors know about Florida KidCare Insurance for children. No child should be uninsured. www. FloridaKidCare.org 2. Family Involvement in Literacy Activities. Read to your children, grandchildren or neighbor kids. Provide a sponsorship to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Volunteer to read at a child care center. 3. Quality Preschool Experiences. Research your child’s child care provider. Location is NOT the most important aspect of a center! See www. dcfsanswrite.state.fl.us/Childcare/provider to check on a center’s inspection reports. 4. Involvement of Community Partners. Sponsor a Lending Library, read to a child, give to United Way, donate a Born Learning Trail.
For more information contact Jodi Tucker at 863-648-1500 ext. 265 or jodi.tucker@uwcf.org.
Are your children uninsured? Florida KidCare is the state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children ages birth through 18. Applications are being accepted throughout the year. Eligibility for Florida KidCare is based on the household size and family income. Most families pay $15 or $20 per month, or nothing at all. Some families may not be eligible for this reduced price premium and may be offered a full pay option under MediKids or Healthy Kids. For more information or for an application call 1-888-540-5437 or go to http://www.floridakidcare.org/. No child should be uninsured!
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Visit Family Fundamentals for fun activities that prepare your children for success in school! A list of classes held at Family Fundamentals is included on page 11 See uwcf.org for all current classes, activities and events!
We are open from 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Play is a child’s work. Come read, sing, dance and play at Family Fundamentals! Achievement Academy
Healthy Families Polk
Polk County Health Department
West Area Adult School
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Healthy Start of Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties
Polk County Public Schools www.polk-fl.net/
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Polk County Sheriff’s Department
Camp Fire USA
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Heartland for Children
www.polksheriff.org/ Polk Museum of Art www.polkmuseumofart.org
Catholic Charities of Central Florida www.catholiccharities.info/
Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center www.cfshc.org
Citizen CPR & First Aid www.citizencprinc.com
City of Lakeland/Education Enlightenment Group www.lakelandgov.net/commdev/planning/nac.html
Clint Wright Foundation
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Devereux Kids, Inc.
www.devereux.org
Drug Prevention Resource Center
Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, Inc. www.heartlandforchildren.com Infants & Young Children www.early-intervention.org/infants_young_children.htm Junior League of Greater Lakeland www.jlgl.com Lakeland Regional Medical Center www.lrmc.com Leland Ministries (MAMA’s) www.floridamamas.com www.lrcpolk.com/
Le’Azon Technology Institute, Inc. www.leazon.com/
LifePath Hospice
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Family Focus Ministry
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Florida Dance Theatre, Inc.
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Florida Department of Children and Families www.sun6.dms.state.fl.us/cf_web/
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida www.gswcf.org/
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Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind
Word Alive Ministries Community Service Corporation
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Writer’s Inc.
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Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division (BHD)
Peace River Center www.peace-river.com
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adoptions Florida Baptist Children’s Homes www.fbchomes.org 863-688-4981 Heartland for Children www.heartlandforchildren.com 863-519-8900 ext. 289 BABY FORMULA Catholic Charities www.catholiccharities Lakeland: 863-686-7153 or 863-686-1651 Winter Haven: 863-299-7983 Church Service Center, Inc. 863-533-5822 Frostproof Care Center 863-635-5555 HELP of Fort Meade www.helpoffortmeade.org 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Hope Center - Lighthouse Ministries http://www.lighthousemin.org/LHHope.htm 863-683-8182 Polk County Health Department - WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) www.mypolkchd.org 863-519-7900 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 BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING A Place For Grace Project www.healthystarthhp.org/grace.htm 863-294-8845 Good Shepherd Hospice www.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 www.heartofflorida.com 863-419-BABY (2229) Healthy Start Coalition www.healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT Healthy Start Coalition (cont’d) Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 La Leche League of Lakeland www.llllakeland.org 863-680-1118 Lakeland Parents of Multiples www.lakelandpom.com 863-648-5533 Lakeland Regional Medical Center www.lrmc.com 863-687-1100 Polk County Health Department-WIC Program www.mypolkchd.org 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 Regency Medical Center 863-294-7068 (Breast Feeding Helpline) CHILD ABUSE prevention Florida Abuse Hotline www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse TOLL FREE: 800-96-ABUSE (962-2873) Heartland for Children www.heartlandforchildren.com 863-519-8900 CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center www.heartofflorida.com 863-419-BABY (2229) Highlands Regional Medical Center www.highlandsregional.com 863-385-6101, X807 Lakeland Regional Medical Center www.lrmc.com 863-687-1100 MomCare Program 863-298-4481 TOLL FREE 1-866-796-0871 www.healthystarthhp.org Polk County Health Department www.mypolkchd.org 863-686-1221, ext. 247 Regency Medical Center www.winterhavenhospital.com 863-294-7020
For additional resources and referrals, please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL Arbor E&T www.arboret.com Lakeland: 863-577-2450 Winter Haven 863-508-2037 TOLL FREE: 800-843-9780 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Polk Community College-Childhood and Professional Development Program www.polk.edu 863-297-1010 ext. 6250 South Florida Community College www.sfcc.cc.fl.us 863-453-6661 University of South Florida Infant & Toddler Early Intervention Program www.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 www.boyscouting.com 863-533-2775 Camp Fire USA www.campfire.org 863-688-5491 Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club, Inc-Main Center 863-967-6088 Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council www.campfireusa-sunshine.org 863-688-5491 9-5:30, M-F Girls Inc of Lakeland www.girlsinc.com 863-682-3002 Girls Inc of Winter Haven www.girlsinc.com 863-967-2874 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida www.gswcf.org Lakeland 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475 Lake Wales Family YMCA www.lakewalesymca.net 863-676-9441 Lakeland Family YMCA www.ymcawcf.org 863-644-3528
CHILD RECREATION North Lakeland YMCA 863-859-7769 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida www.gswcf.org 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475 Haven Community Center 863-294-6837 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 www.ymcawcf.org 863-644-3528 863-859-7769 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 CHILDREN'S GROUP HOME Anchor House www.anchorhouseministries.com 863-665-1916 Auburndale Florida Baptist Children's Home www.fbchomes.org 863-687-8811 COMMUNITY RESOURCES & REFERRALS United Way 2-1-1 www.uwcf.org Dial 2-1-1, 863-648-1515, TOLL FREE 1-800-881-8929 Crisis Response Team at Peace River Center www.peace-river.com 863-519-3744 TOLL FREE: 800-627-5906 DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION Drug Prevention Resource Center www.drugpreventionresource.org (863) 802-0777 EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE Arbor E&T www.arboret.com Lakeland: 863-577-2450 Winter Haven 863-508-2037 TOLL FREE: 800-843-9780
FREE VPK for special needs children & normally developing children June 15th Ò August 3rd 2009 8:00 a.m. Ò 4:00 p.m.
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Resources for parents EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE East Coast Migrant Headstart Project Winter Haven 863-439-0864 Housing Authority/Lakeland www.lakelandhousing.org 863-687-2911 863-687-0497 - After Hours/Crisis Polk County School Board - PreK Programs and PreK Migrant www.pcsb.k12.fl.us 863-534-0578 RCMA Head Start 863-767-0222 Educational Support/Tutoring Americorps www.americorps.org 863-519-8638 Lake Wales Family Literacy Coalition 863-224-1250 Learning Resource Center www.lrcpolk.com 863-688-9477 Life Skills Center Polk County East-Ages 16-21 863-439-2242 Drug Prevention Resource Center www.drugpreventionresource.org 863-802-0777 Healthy Start Coalition www.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 www.heartlandforchildren.com 863-519-8900 ext. 289 Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Childbirth Education Sibling Preparation Class www.heartofflorida.com/ 863-419-BABY (2229) Healthy Families Polk www.polk-county.net/county_offices/healthy_families 863-603-6461 Bartow 863-534-5022 Haines City 863-401-2463 Lake Wales 863-679-4252 West Lakeland 863-284-4585 FAMILY SUPPORT Lake Wales Family Literacy Coalition 863-224-1250 Lakeland Parents of Multiples www.lakelandpom.com 863-648-5533 Wings of Eagles/Outreach Center 863-665-7700 foster parenting Heartland for Children www.heartlandforchildren.com 863-519-8900 ext. 289 HEALTH INSURANCE Florida KidCare www.floridakidcare.org TOLL FREE: 1-888-540-5437 MomCare Program (Healthy Start) www.healthystarthhp.org/momcare.htm 863-297-4481 TOLL FREE: 1-866-796-0871
HEALTH INSURANCE Children’s Medical Services - Department of Health www.cms-kids.com 863-701-1151 Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine www.lvim.net 863-688-LVIM (5846) HEALTH services Central Florida Health Care www.cfhconline.org Dundee 863-419-3330 Frostproof 863-635-4891 Hardee County 863-773-2111 Highlands 863-452-3000 Polk County Health Department www.mypolkchd.org 863-965-5400 Auburndale 863-519-7916 Bartow 863-421-3204 Haines City 863-413-2620 Lakeland 863-678-4144 Lake Wales Fort Meade Literacy Council www.helpoffortmeade.org 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida www.gswcf.org 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475 South Florida Community College www.sfcc.cc.fl.us/ 863-453-6661, ext. 7441 East Area Adult School www.eastareaadult.com 863-965-5475 West Area Adult School www.westareaadult.com 863-499-2835 LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS Fort Meade Literacy Council www.helpoffortmeade.org 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Lake Wales Literacy Council 863-676-5767 READ Lakeland 863-802-1512 READ Polk www.readpolk.com 863-967-1757 MENTORING Big Brothers/Big Sisters - Polk County www.bbbsfl.org 863-682-5191 Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council www.campfireusa-sunshine.org 863-688-5491 Florida Ridge Big Brothers/Big Sisters 863-402-9001 Girls Inc of Lakeland www.girlsinc.com 863-682-3002 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida www.gswcf.org 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475Polk County School Board www.pcsb.k12.fl.us 863-534-0636
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For additional resources and referrals, please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.
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 www.polk.ifas.ufl.edu/ 863-519-8677 ext.114 Polk County Health Department WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) www.doh.state.fl.us 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 PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATION Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council www.campfireusa-sunshine.org 863-688-5491 Explorations V Children’s Museum www.explorationv.com 863-687-3869 Family Fundamentals www.uwcf.org 863-686-1221 x221 Fort Meade Literacy Council www.helpoffortmeade.org 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida www.gswcf.org 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475 10th Judicial Court A.D.A.P.T. - Abolish Domestic Violence: Alternatives & Prevention Techniques "I Will Survive" Domestic Violence Survivors Program Positive Co-Parenting 863-534-4698 Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council www.campfireusa-sunshine.org 863-688-5491 Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders www.chadd.org TOLL FREE: 800-233-4050
PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATION Citizen CPR, Baby Safe/Child Safe www.citizencprinc.com 863-680-1277 Lake Wales Family Literacy Coalition 863-224-1250 Learning Resource Center 863-688-9477 www.lrcpolk.com Public Libraries www.polk-fl.net/mediaservices Auburndale 863-965-5548 Bartow 863-534-0131 Lakeland 863-834-4280 Polk City 863-984-4340 Winter Haven 863-291-5880 PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Drug Prevention Resource Center www.drugpreventionresource.org 863-802-0777 Family Network on Disabilities of Florida 727-523-1130 (Voice & TTD) TOLL FREE: 800-825-5736 Florida Division of Blind Services www.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 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida www.gswcf.org 863-688-7648 TOLL FREE: 800-321-4475 Fort Meade Literacy Council www.helpoffortmeade.org 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Gulf Coast Community Care Family Builders 863-904-3024 Healthy Start Coalition www.healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916 Haines City 863-421-3204 Healthy Start Coalition (cont’d) Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 Haven Community Center 863-294-6837 TDD/TTY: 863-297-9058 Healthy Families Polk www.polk-county.net/county_offices/healthy_families 863-603-6461 Faith Based Educational, Artistic, Athletic, Fun-Filled SUMMER CAMP
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5 full days for only $85.00 a week! $150.00 registration fee includes all field trips and activities.
ARE LIMITED OPENINGS FOR EACH AGE GROUP.
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Resources for parents
PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center www.heartofflorida.com/ 863-419-BABY (2229) La Leche League www.llllakeland.org 863-680-1118 Lakeland Parents of Multiples 863-648-5533 Lakeland Regional Medical Center www.lrmc.com 863-687-1100 Polk County Health Department Healthy Start Office www.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 www.polk-fl.net/ 863-534-0636 Regency Medical Center www.winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7020 Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division www.whhbhd.com 863-294-7062 SMOKING - HELP TO QUIT SMOKING Drug Prevention Resource Center www.drugpreventionresource.org 863-802-0777 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 www.healthystarthhp.org Polk County Health Department www.mypolkchd.org 863-519-7900, ext. 1065 Regency Medical Center www.winterhavenhospital.org/facilities/regencymedical-center/ 863-294-7020
SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS and SERVICES Achievement Academy www.achievementacademy.com Bartow 863-533-0690 Lakeland 863-683-6504 Winter Haven 863-965-7586 All Children's Specialty Care of Lakeland www.allkids.org 863-802-6600 TDD/TTY: 863-802-6504 Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center www.cfshc.org 863-686-3189 (includes TDD/TTY) Children’s Medical Services (CMS) www.doh.state.fl.us/cms/ 863-701-1151 TOLL FREE 800-741-2250 Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System (FDLRS) www.paec.org/fdlrsweb TOLL FREE: 800-316-7057 Florida Pediatric Therapy 407-641-0808 www.floridapediatrictherapy.com Helping Hands Equipment Library for Children 863-686-1221 ext 228 Infants and Young Children www.early-intervention.org/infants_young_children. htm 863-686-1221 x228 www.peace-river.com Lakeland - 863-248-3300 Bartow - 863-519-3750 Sexual Abuse Treatment Services Bartow - 863-519-3750 Pediatric Health Choice www.pediatrichealthchoice.com/locations.html 863-603-0515 Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc. www.floridapediatrictherapy.com/services.htm 863-802-3800 Polk County School Board “Child Find” www.polk-fl.net/parents/ese/childfind.htm 863-534-0946 TDD: 863-534-0929 Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida www.sbacfl.org 407-248-9210 St. Joseph Children’s Hospital www.sjbhealth.org
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For additional resources and referrals, please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.
SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS and SERVICES Children’s Medical Services (CMS) www.doh.state.fl.us/cms/ 863-701-1151 TOLL FREE 800-741-2250 Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System (FDLRS) www.paec.org/fdlrsweb TOLL FREE: 800-316-7057 Florida Pediatric Therapy 407-641-0808 www.floridapediatrictherapy.com Helping Hands Equipment Library for Children 863-686-1221 ext 228 Infants and Young Children www.early-intervention.org/infants_young_children. htm 863-686-1221 x228 Peace River Center www.peace-river.com Lakeland - 863-248-3300 Bartow - 863-519-3750 Sexual Abuse Treatment Services Bartow - 863-519-3750 Pediatric Health Choice www.pediatrichealthchoice.com/locations.html 863-603-0515 Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc. www.ptsbeyourbest.com/ 863-802-3800 Polk County School Board "Child Find" www.polk-fl.net/parents/ese/childfind.htm 863-534-0946 TDD: 863-534-0929 Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida www.sbacfl.org 407-248-9210 St. Joseph Children's Hospital www.sjbhealth.org 813-870-4020 University of South Florida - Infant & Toddler Early Intervention Program 863-701-1233 All Children's Specialty Care of Lakeland www.allkids.org 863 802-6600 TDD/TTY: 863 802-6504 Bolesta Center www.bolesta.com 813-932-1184
SPEECH & HEARING SERVICES Central Florida Speech and Hearing Centerwww.cfshc.org 863-686-3189 (regular and TDD/TTY) Deaf Service Center of Polk County, Inc. 863-701-0544 Florida School for the Deaf and Blind www.fsdb.k12.fl.us TOLL FREE: 800-344-3732 TDD/TTY Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc. 863-802-3800 TEEN PARENT SERVICES La Leche League www.llllakeland.org 863-680-1118 Lakeland Teen Parent Program www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_mhhmy 863-499-2963 Polk County School Board www.polk-fl.net 863-534-0500
Finger Paint
Let your child finger paint with Jell-O. It comes in a variety of vibrant colors and is nontoxic! Babies can paint on paper plates for easy clean up. Remember, it’s the process that’s important, not the finished product. Try chocolate pudding too!
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863-686-1221 ext. 221 ACTIVITIES
DAILY CLASSES The following classes are free and do not require registration. Drop in anytime! The Parent Resource Room, Computer Lab, Children’s Library and Playroom are also open daily.
Monday My Play & Learn Time A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30-11:00 a.m. Tuesday Tuesday Trunk Tales Explorations V Children’s Museum A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Wonderful Wednesdays Explorations V Children’s Museum A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Mommy and Me Two Heartland for Children Children 1-2 years 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Thursday Growing Beyond Books A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Mommy & Me Lakeland Regional Medical Center birth - 1 year 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Friday Creative Movement Florida Dance Theatre A School Readiness Activity Children 3-5 years 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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The following classes require registration. Most are free, but some may involve a modest fee for materials. Please call for more information! 863-686-1221 x221
Car Seat Safety Family Fundamentals Child Birth Preparation Polk County Health Department CPR and First Aid Citizen CPR Developmental Screening Clinic USF – Early Steps Hearing Screenings Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center
Celery treats
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Troop Meeting Parenting Classes (Infants and Teens) Winter Haven Behavioral Health Parenting Classes Healthy Families Smoking Cessation Drug Prevention Resource Center Toddler Sign Language Family Fundamentals
Your child will love making this healthy snack! You will need: 2 stalks celery 6 tbsp. cream cheese 1/4 cup granola Raisins 1. Cut the celery into six sticks 2. Let your child wash and dry them. 3. Have him spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese in each and top with granola. 4. Press it down and add raisins.
Tutoring (Grades K-3) Americorp Learning Resource Center You & Me Play Group Achievement Academy Support Groups provided by ADAPS - A Differently Abled National Alliance for the Mentally Ill P.E.A.C.E. Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere Parent Support Group Foster Parent Association
Just like that, a snack for 6!
Read, Read, Read! Don’t forget to read to your baby. A few minutes at a time, for a total of 30 minutes each day. This is so important in your child’s language development! You can even start before your baby is born!
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