Florida Center for Early Childhood

Alex is a sweet, kind and gifted student who had issues adapting to a classroom environment. Alex recently graduated from Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK) ... continue reading

By Jill Collum, School-Based Mental Health Therapist at Tuttle Elementary School  July 5-11 is National Therapeutic Recreation Week, but due to the recent uptick ... continue reading

Amelia and her mother Courtney enjoy a Sarasota sunset. Since she was a baby, Amelia suffered from chronic ear issues resulting in hearing loss. ... continue reading

By Kathryn Shea, President and CEO (This editorial originally appeared in the Herald Tribune on May 26, 2020) Leaders of the Florida Center for ... continue reading

By Starfish Academy Social-Emotional Consultants Stephanie Essex & Yang Sandoval As a new mom, Yang Sandoval, a social-emotional counselor at Starfish Academy was having ... continue reading

By Monica Mehserle, School-Based Therapist at Lamarque Elementary School  We went from doing it all – dropping our kids off at school and picking ... continue reading

By Jeff Woodin, Chairman of the Board of Directors  These times are like none we have ever experienced before. For many, the Covid-19 restrictions ... continue reading

       Welcome to the 2020 Champions for Children Celebration: A Virtual Event CLICK HERE  to view the event program. Please join us ... continue reading

Staff Report Kathryn Shea has served as the CEO of The Florida Center for the last 12 years. Chief Executive Officer of The Florida ... continue reading

By Kim Williams, director of developmental Services/FASD diagnostic team For 25 years I have traveled every day from my home in St. Pete Beach ... continue reading