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United Way of Central Florida creates and funds services in Polk, Hardee and HigHlands counties that impact education, income, and Health. We invite you to join us as we:

Help kids succeed in schoolPromote financial stability

Improve people’s health To effect this change, United Way facilitates partnerships all across the community to fill

gaps in vital services. United Way community studies, led by experts in education, financial stability, and health, help guide your dollars to the most critical local issues.

When you give to United Way of Central Florida, your contributions stay in our community.

Funded services are evaluated annually by over 200 passionate volunteers to ensure they are meeting critical community needs and creating lasting change in the lives of the people they touch.

Together, we deliver sustainable, high quality and cost effective solutions that strengthen

our community and workforce.

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Birth To Three ProgramDo you have questions or concerns about your child’s development?

Our program can help!

Any child in Polk County,newborn to three years, is

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• Monthly home visits• Developmental evaluations• Individualized activities,techniques and goals

• Developmentallyappropriate toys, materialsand books

• Parent information andsupport

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resoUrCes For ParenTsADDICTIONSFlorida Council on Compulsive Gamblinggamblinghelp.org 1-888-adMiT-iT 888-236-4848Al-Anonnofldist9.org863-678-3800Wilson Housewilsonhouserecovery.org863-859-7503ADOPTIONSCatholic Charities of Central Floridacflcc.org 863-686-7153Florida Baptist Children’s Homesfbchomes.org863-688-4981Heartland for Childrenheartlandforchildren.org863-519-8900 A Safe Haven for Newbornsasafehavenfornewborns.com877-767-2229BEREAVEMENT COUNSELINGGood Shepherd Hospice goodshepherdhospice.org 863-682-0027, Toll Free: 1-800-464-3994BREAST FEEDING SUPPORTFL Dept. of Health in Polk-WIC Programmypolkhealth.orgauburndale - 863-965-5452 Bartow - 863-519-7542Haines City - 863-419-3250 lakeland north - 863-413-2638 lakeland Central - 863-284-3075 lake Wales - 863-678-4013Winter Haven 863-291-5244Healthy start Coalition healthystarthhp.orgauburndale 863-965-5400Bartow 863-534-9224Haines City 863-421-3204lake Wales 863-678-4144lakeland 863-413-2620La Leche League of Lakelandllllakeland.org863-581-6959Lakeland Lactation Coalition863-698-1170Winter Haven Women’s HospitalBreast Feeding Helpline863-294-7068 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTIONFlorida Abuse Hotlinemyflfamilies.com800-96-aBUse (962-2873) Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900A Safe Haven For Newbornsasafehavenfornewborns.com877-767-2229CHILDBIRTH EDUCATIONHeart of Florida Regional Medical Centerheartofflorida.com863-419-2229Lakeland Regional Health mylrh.org863-687-1100

Healthy Start MomCare Programhealthystarthhp.org863-519-47001-866-796-0871Polk County Health Department mypolkhealth.org863-686-1221 x247Winter Haven Women’s Hospitalwinterhavenhospital.org863-294-7020CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRALEarly Learning Coalition of Polkelcpolk.orglakeland 863-577-2450Winter Haven 863-508-2037800-843-9780CHILD DEVELOPMENTPolk State College-Childhood and Professional Development Programpolk.edu863-669-2915Preschool at Florida Southern Collegeflsouthern.edu 863-680-4103South Florida State Collegesouthflorida.edu863-453-6661 CHILD RECREATIONBoy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Councilboyscouting.com813-872-2691Boys and Girls Clubs Citrus Center Boys & girls Clubcitruscenterboysandgirlsclub.orgHaines City 863-422-7014lake Wales 863-679-8582Winter Haven 863-967-1532 lakeland and Mulberrybgclakeland.comCarl g. schowe Club/Crystal lake elem.863-665-3864James J. Musso Club/lakeland 863-686-3371Wogan s. Badcock Jr. Ctr/Purcell elementary elem. 863-425-0130John l. sanders Club/rochelle schl of the arts863-686-0721Camp Fire USA campfire.org 863-688-5491Girls Inc. girlsinc.orgBartow 863-533-5000lakeland 863-682-3002Winter Haven 863-967-2874Girl Scouts of West Central Floridagswcf.org800-881-4475Kelly Recreation Center863-834-3284Lakeland Family YMCAymcawcf.org863-644-3528Lake Wales Family YMCA lakewalesymca.net863-676-9441North Lakeland YMCAymcawcf.org863-859-7769

COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTHAbolish Domestic Violence: Alternatives & Prevention Techniques (adaPT)863-640-7972Al-Anonnofldist9.org863-678-3800Bethany Center Good Shepherd Hospicechaptershealth.org863-968-1707Catholic Charities of Central Floridacflcc.orglakeland 863-686-7153Winter Haven 863-299-7983Fla Diagnostic and Learning Resource (FDLRS)fdlrs.polk-fl.net863-647-4258National Alliance for the Mentally Illnamipolk.com863-838-6234Peace River Centerwww.peace-river.com863-519-0575Crisis line 863-519-3744Polk County Veterans Servicespolk-county.net863-534-5220Recovery for Life863-676-1949A Safe Haven for Newbornsasafehavenfornewborns.com877-767-2229Tri-County Human Servicestchsonline.com863-709-9392The Wilson Housewilsonhouserecovery.org863-859-7503Winter Haven Hospitalwinterhavenhospital.org863-294-7062Women’s Resource Centerwrcfl.orgHot line 863-299-6626lakeland 863-686-1221 ext.231Winter Haven 863-294-5318 Youth & Family Alternativesyfainc.org863-499-2430DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATIONInnerAct Allianceinneractalliance.org863-802-0777Tri-County Human Servicestchsonline.com863-709-9392EARLY EDUCATION AND CAREEarly Learning Coalition of Polkelcpolk.orglakeland 863-577-2450Winter Haven 863-508-2037800-843-9780East Coast Migrant Head Start Projectdundee 863-439-0864Fort Meade 863-285-8210Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-648-3046

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)rcma.orgMulberry 863-425-9246Wahneta 863-295-5917EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT/TUTORINGAmeriCorps americorps.gov 863-519-8637East Area Adult Schooleastareaadult.com863-965-5475Fort Meade Literacy Council863-285-6600 ext. 5Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy863-604-8012Learning Resource Center lrcpolk.com863-688-9477New Beginnings Charter High School-Ages 16-21polk-fl.net863-298-5666West Area Adult Schoolwestareaadult.com863-499-2835Women’s Resource Centerwrcfl.org 863-299-6626FAMILY SUPPORTAl-Anonnofldist9.org863-678-3800Healthy Families Polk 863-534-5257 Winter Haven 863-401-2452Healthy Start Coalitionhealthystarthhp.orgauburndale 863-965-5400Bartow 863-534-9224Haines City 863-421-3204lake Wales 863-678-4144lakeland 863-413-2620Heartland for Childrenheartlandforchildren.org863-519-8900 InnerAct Alliance-Substance Abuseinneractalliance.org 863- 802-0777Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012A Safe Haven For Newbornsasafehavenfornewborns.com877-767-2229Wings of Eagles-Outreach Centerwingsofeagles.net863-665-7700FINANCIAL EDUCATION Catholic Charities of Central Floridacflcc.org863-686-7153Church Service Center863-533-5822Exploration V Children’s Museum explorationsv.com863-687-3869Florida Prosperity Partnership-PolkFloridaProsperityPartnership.org863-797-4212

For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.


HEALTH.WHEN YOU NEED IMMEDIATE CARE,

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

7375 Cypress Gardens Blvd.Winter Haven

863-325-8185

3759 Pleasant Hill Rd.Kissimmee

863-419-2723

Open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.,including weekends and holidays.

Walk-ins welcome!Se habla español.

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When you have a medical need that requires immediate care, we’re here for you 7 days a week, including holidays. Our experienced medical team will see you with no appointment required. You can count on our quality care for everything from sprains and cuts to earaches and the flu.

Our services and treatments include:

• Allergic reactions• Wounds• Colds and fever

• High blood pressure• Fractures• Minor burns

• Physicals and immunizations• EKGs• Lab and imaging


FINANCIAL EDUCATION HELP of Fort Meade863-285-6600 ext.4Frostproof Care Centerfrostproofcarecenter.com863-635-5555Mulberry Community Service Centermulberrycsc.com863-425-1523Salvation Armyuss.salvationarmy.org863-853-2214Talbot House Ministriestalbothouse.org863-687-8475Women’s Care Center of Bartow863-534-3844Women’s Resource Centerwrcfl.org863-299-6626FOOD BANKSAgape Food Banksagapefeeds.com863-665-7074 FOSTER PARENTINGHeartland for Childrenheartlandforchildren.org863-519-8900 HEALTH INSURANCEACA Marketplacehealthcare.gov1-800-318-2596

Florida KidCarefloridakidcare.org 1-888-540-5437Children’s Medical Services - Department of Health cms-kids.com863-413-3580Medicaidmyflfamilies.comPolk Health Planpolk-county.net 863-534-5387HEALTH SERVICESCentral Florida Health Carecfhconline.orgdundee 863-419-3330Frostproof 863-635-4891lake Wales 863-678-4360lakeland 863-413-8600Winter Haven 863-292-4280Good Samaritan Clinic at Talbot Housetalbothouse.org863-687-8475Florida Dept. of Health in Polk mypolkhealth.org auburndale 863-965-5400Bartow 863-519-7916Haines City 863-421-3204 lakeland north 863-413-2620 lake Wales 863-678-4144Florida Discount Drug Card Program floridadiscountdrugcard.com 1-866-341-8894

The Haley Centerfirstwinterhaven.org 863-299-6562HELP of Fort Meade863-285-6600 Lake Wales Free Clinic863-535-5246Lakeland Volunteers in Medicinelvim.net863-688-5846Polk Health Planpolk-county.net/php 863-533-1111We Care of Polk Countypolkcountydoctors.com863-701-8070LEGAL SERVICESHeart of Florida Legal Aid Societyhofla.org863-519-5663 LITERACY ORGANIZATIONSFort Meade Literacy Council863-285-6600 ext. 5Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy863-604-8012Lake Wales Literacy Council (adult literacy)863-676-5767READ Lakeland (adult literacy)readlakeland.com863-802-1512READ Polk (adult literacy)readpolk.com863-797-6253MENTORINGBig Brothers Big Sisters bbbsfl.org863-682-5191Girls Inc. girlsinc.comlakeland 863-682-3002Winter Haven 863-967-2874 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org863-688-7648800-881-4475Polk County School Boardpolk-fl.net 863-648-3046NUTRITIONFlorida Dept. of Health in Polk WIC Program(Women, infants and Children)mypolkhealth.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 863-291-5244Polk County Extension Office polk.ifas.ufl.edu863-519-8677 ext.114PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATIONChildren and Adults with ADDchadd.orgExplorations V Children’s Museumexplorationsv.com 863-687-3869

Family Fundamentals (ages 0-6)uwcf.org863-686-1221 x221Fort Meade Literacy Council863-285-6600 ext. 5Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 863-688-7648800-881-4475Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy863-604-8012Learning Resource Center lrcpolk.com863-688-9477Public Librariesmypclc.orgauburndale 863-965-5548Bartow 863-534-0131Bookmobile 863-678-4004Books by Mail 863-679-4441 Toll Free 1-866-679-4441dundee 863-439-9424eagle lake 863-293-2914elibrary south 863-838-4507Fort Meade 863-285-8287Frostproof 863-635-7857Haines City 863-421-3633Historical and genealogical library 863-534-4380lake alfred 863-291-5378lake Wales 863-678-4004lakeland 863-834-4280larry r. Jackson Branch 863-834-4288Mulberry 863-425-3246Polk City 863-984-4340Polk County law library 863-534-4013Winter Haven 863-291-5880POISON HELPFlorida Poison Information Center-Tampapoisoncentertampa.org800-222-1222RESOURCE & REFERRALUnited Way 2-1-1uwcf.orgdial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515800-881-8929Crisis Response Team at Peace River Center www.peace-river.com863-519-3744 Toll Free: 800-627-5906A Safe Haven For Newbornsasafehavenfornewborns.com877-767-2229SAFETYCitizen CPR, Inc.Child/Infant Preventative Safety Educationcitizencprinc.com863-680-1277SENIOR SERVICESAlzheimer’s Association alz.org863-292-9210American Assoc. of Retired Personsaarp.org866-595-7678Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337Elder Point elderpoint.org 863-682-7249Faith in Action North Lakeland, Inc.863-686-0009The Lakeland Activity Center for Seniors863-687-2988

resoUrCes For ParenTs For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

Born LearningSM is a public engagement campaign helping parents, caregivers and communities create early learning opportunities for young children. Designed to support you in your critical role as a child’s first teacher, Born Learning educational materials are made available through the efforts of United Way, United Way Success By 6 and Civitas. For more information, visit us online at www.bornlearning.org.

Civitas thanks Parents as Teachers, an international early childhood parent education and family support program, for their ongoing support. This Civitas tool was adapted for the Born Learning campaign. © 2006 CivitasPT/E/0506

When searching for a compatible caregiver for your child, leave no stone unturned. Refer to this checklist when visiting child care centers and interviewing other child care providers to help you ask all the right questions about all the critical issues.

Child Care Checklist

Approach❑ Treats child with respect❑ Gets on the child’s level physically when speaking to her❑ Speaks and listens with respect❑ Accepts child’s feelings and differences❑ Encourages exploration while setting appropriate limits❑ Provides every child with his or her own place for

sleeping and storing belongings❑ Incorporates families through regular communication

and involvement in the program

Safety❑ Keeps all equipment in good condition❑ Removes potential hazards from reach: cleaning supplies,

sharp objects, medications, etc.❑ Provides a clean and comfortable environment❑ Encourages and models good hygiene — hand washing, etc.

Appropriateness❑ Provides age-appropriate equipment and activities❑ Provides age-appropriate and culturally appropriate toys❑ Sets appropriate limits ❑ Helps children learn how to interact with each other❑ Helps children learn how to take care of themselves

Background❑ Has training in child development, first aid and CPR ❑ Has had criminal background check❑ Has valid and current child care license, if applicable❑ Has experience caring for young children❑ Has supervision as well as education and training❑ Understands and respects different parenting styles

Notes and other observations


SENIOR SERVICESPolk County Elderly Servicespolk-county.net 863-534-5320Rath CenterTherathcenter.org863-937-8023Visteviste.org863-284-0828SMOKING - HELP TO QUIT SMOKINGLake Wales Free Cliniclakewalescarecenter.org863-676-1222InnerAct Allianceinneractalliance.org863-802-0777Florida Health Department in Polkmypolkhealth.org863-519-7900, ext. 11097Winter Haven Hospital-Behavioral Health Divisionwinterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7062 SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICESAchievement Academy (ages 0-3)achievementacademy.comBartow 863-533-0690lakeland 863-683-6504Winter Haven 863-965-7586All Children’s Specialty Care of Lakelandallkids.org863-802-6600Tdd/TTY: 863-802-6504Alliance for Independenceafi-fl.org863-665-3846Bolesta Center (ages 0-5)bolesta.cbcs.usf.edu813-974-5733Central Florida Autism Institute, Inc.cfaii.org863-816-5886Central Florida Speech and Hearingcfshc.org863-686-3189 (includes Tdd/TTY)Children’s Medical Services (Department of Health)cms-kids.com863-413-3580Early Steps Intervention Program866-549-1740Family Network on Disabilities of Floridafndusa.org727-523-1130 (Voice & TTd)800-825-5736Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System (FDLRS)fdlrs.polk-fl.net863-647-4258Florida Epilepsy Servicesepilepsyservices.com863-686-5880Florida First Start (ages 0-3)Frostproof elementary 863-635-8569griffin elementary 863-853-6027snively elementary 863-291-5316

Florida School for the Deaf and Blindfsdb.k12.fl.usToll Free: 800-344-3732 Tdd/TTYLighthouse for the Blind (ages 0-5)tampalighthouse.org863-299-3633Our Children’s Academy (ages 1-grade 8)ourchildrensacademy.org863-679-3338Parental Ed & Encouragement for Autism inChildren Everywhere (PEACE)peacelakeland.com863 413-2722 ext.203Peace River Centerwww.peace-river.comBehavioral Health (children) 863-519-0575Rape Recovery ResourcesCrisis line (lakeland) 863-413-2707Domestic Violence ServicesCrisis line (lakeland) 863-413-2700Pediatric Health Choicepediatrichc.com863-603-0515Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc.ptsbeyourbest.com863-802-3800Polk County School Board “Child Find”polk-fl.net863-647-4258Spina Bifida Association of Central Floridasbacentralflorida.org407-248-9210The Roberts Academy-Dyslexiaflsouthern.edu/robertsacademy863-680-3741TianVica Riding Academytianvica.org888-548-2972SENIOR SERVICESCatholic Charities Lakeland Activity Center for Seniorscflcc.org/senior/863-687-2988 lakelandNeighborhood Service Center863-294-5860 Winter HavenVisteviste.org863-284-0828 lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry & Fort MeadeTEEN PARENT SERVICESPolk County School Boardpolk-fl.net863-534-0930A Safe Haven for Newbornsasafehavenfornewborns.com877-767-2229

resoUrCes For ParenTs For additional resources and referrals

please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

low-Cost or Free Child Health Care Coverage

for Children under age 19 who qualifyYour child can be covered for doctor visits, prescriptions,

hospital visits, dental care, vision care, immunizations, emergencies and other benefits.

Students who are chronically absent in the vital early grades of pre-K,

kindergarten, and first grade are much less likely to be reading at grade level by

the end of third grade.

The Taste Test

We all know that some foods taste better than others but what gives us the ability to experience all these unique flavors? This simple experiment shows that there’s a lot more to taste than you might have first thought.

What you’ll need: a small piece of peeled potato and a small piece of peeled apple-same shape as the potato so you can’t tell the difference.

Instructions: Close your eyes and mix up the piece of potato and the piece of apple so you don’t know which is which. Hold your nose and eat each piece, can you tell the difference?

What’s happening? Holding your nose while tasting the potato and apple makes it hard to tell the difference between the two. Your nose and mouth are connected through the same airway which means that you taste and smell foods at the same time. Your sense of taste can recognize salty, sweet, bitter and sour but when you combine this with your sense of smell you can recognize many other individual tastes. Take away your smell and you limit your brain’s ability to tell the difference between certain foods.


Congratulations Felicia from Lakeland! She’ll be taking Carson and Chandler on a shopping spree at Publix!

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SANTA'S WORKSHOP

Saturday, December 5, 201510:00-1:00pmFamily Fundamentals 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33805 863.686.1221 x 221

Come enjoy a traditional Christmas experience with Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Santa himself will be handing out children's books to all of the boys and girls!

Pictures with Santa

Hands-on Holiday Activities

Holiday Storytime

For more information call 863.686.1221 ext. 221

Come enjoy this Fun Free Family Activity!

Activities created for children ages 2-6.

Santa's Helpers Publix Super Markets Charities Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

Before you read together…Choose books together.Find a special place to read together, away from TV and other noise.Talk about the picture on the cover. ask your child, “What do you think the book will be about?”

While you read together…Be dramatic. add sound effects, use different voices.encourage your child to join in when phrases are repeated or predicable.ask “What do you think is going to happen next?”

After you read together…Talk about the story. “What was your favorite part?” `reread a favorite page or revisit a favorite picture.

Choosing quality toysa rule of thumb: less is more! The

less a toy does, the more opportunity a child has to create and learn from it. simple toys are easier for children to use, require less supervision and last longer.

Children learn important social skills, like cooperation, negotiation and compromise, playing with other children. Choose toys that children can use with others.

Forget the rules. encourage your child to explore and make believe. Playing creatively with toys greatly affects a child’s imagination and development.

Let children know you are listening. Stop what you are doing, look them in the eye and ask questions.


IndependentMindsFAITHFUL SOULS

Schedule your tour today and experience the beauty of a classical,Christian K4-12 education

863.644.1408 OR GENEVACLASSICALACADEMY.COM

Make a Clown Face Breakfast

Ingredients:large Pancake3 orange slices1/2 Cherry Tomato2 Poached or fried eggs

Directions:1. Make the pancakes in advance and set them in oven to keep them warm.2. Poach or fry the eggs.3. Place the pancakes on a plate, with eggs for eyes, orange slices for ears

and mouth, and a tomato half for the nose.

Where’s the baby?

Hold your baby so she is facing a mirror. sing and dance and just act silly. Point out her toes, nose, tummy, etc. Turn around and say, “Where did Mommy and layla go?” Turn around and say, “There they are!” let her touch the mirror and play with the “other” baby.

Before, during, after.....

Show your preschooler a picture in the paper or magazine of an everyday event. Ask what is going on in the picture, what might have happened before the picture was taken and what might happen next.Start an emergency fund. A good long term goal is enough to cover

expenses for 3-6 months. If you can only save a little each month that is ok. It will build up over time.


This page is blue.Do you like the color blue? Lots ofthings in the world are blue. The sky.This page. Your sister’s eyes. Here’s afun game. Let’s see how many bluethings we can count around us!

When you talk to your child, you build vocabulary, so everyday momentsbecome learning moments. For more tips, visit bornlearning.org

If

ToThis page is blue.Do you like the color blue? Lots ofthings in the world are blue. The sky.This page. Your sister’s eyes. Here’s afun game. Let’s see how many bluethings we can count around us!

When you talk to your child, you build vocabulary, so everyday momentsbecome learning moments. For more tips, visit bornlearning.org


We may be able to help. Ourteachers work with infants andyoung children, ages 0-6, whoare blind or visually impaired,and their families. The goal isto equip the children with skillsneeded to develop physically,emotionally, intellectually, andsocially. For more information,call Danielle at 863-299-3633 in

our Winter Haven office.

DO YOU KNOW ANINFANT OR YOUNGCHILD AGE 0-6 WHOCANNOT SEE WELL,

EVEN WITH GLASSES?

Lighthousefor the Blind

1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805

863-686-1221 ext. 221

OTHER ACTIVITIES

MondayMy Play and Learn Timeages 3-59:30-11:30 amTuesdayTerrific Tuesdaysages 3-59:30-11:30 am

Wednesday Wonderful Wednesdaysages 3-59:30-11:30 amTWOgether Timeage 2-39:00-10:00 am

Great BeginningsBirth -210:30-11:30 amThursday Growing Beyond Booksages 3-59:30-11:30 am

FridayLet’s Move Togetherages 3-59:30-11:00 amLet’s Move Togetherage 211:15-noon

Please call for dates and times and possible fees.

no fees or registration required for daily activities, but limited to the first 25 children arriving. adult must be present.

Classes 100 Years of Broadway- rath senior ConneXTions

A Matter of Balance- rath senior ConneXTionsComputer classes- rath senior ConneXTionsGuardians as Parents (GAP)-devereuxHealthy Food Healthy Cooking-rath senior ConneXTionsHistorical Survey of the New Testament- rath senior ConneXTionsYoga-rath senior ConneXTions

FREE DAILY ACTIVITIES

Thank you Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation for getting books into the hands and homes of our children!

Support Groups Lactation support group-lakeland lactation Coalition

Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere (PEACE)

Foster Parent Support Group-devereux.

Relative Care Givers Support Group-devereux

Women’s Independence Program-Women’s resource Center

“Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken and doesn’t even think about it.” --Elaine, age 5

Partner Spotlight-Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

Quality CountsDo You Know Your Child Care Center’s Star

Rating?The early learning Coalition of Polk County is

committed to making the improvement of quality in early childhood education a priority. one of the most successful ways to improve quality is through a star rating system. research indicates that children benefit from systems that provide safe and healthy environments, reduced staff to child ratios and group size, appropriate use of curriculum, trained personnel, recognized business and management practices, family involvement, and staff retention. Polk’s Quality Counts program includes all of these criteria.

What are the goals of Quality Counts?• To improve the quality of early childhood education

in Polk County;• To provide parents with information so they may

identify and select higher quality programs;

• To assist providers in achieving higher standards in their programs

How can a child benefit from being enrolled in a program that is participating in Quality Counts?

Child care programs participating in Quality Counts are committed to providing services above and beyond what is minimally required of them by state licensing. The director and staff of programs participating in these sites are on an ongoing, self-initiated, path of education and skill development which will ultimately benefit a child’s long-term educational outcomes. These sites strive to provide children with high quality early learning opportunities and experiences which will develop the skills that they need to be ready for school. To learn more, visit the early learning Coalition of Polk County’s website at www.elcpolk.org.


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