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Healthy Families

Safe Sleep Practices for Babies

Safe sleep practices are the cornerstone of ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for your baby during those precious early months. Creating a sleep ... continue reading

TFC Guide to the Giving Challenge

In this TFC Guide to the Giving Challenge, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how you can help  The Florida Center raise ... continue reading

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? One in 7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience peripartum depression, also known as postpartum depression, ... continue reading

How Domestic Violence Affects Young Children

Domestic Violence affects young children, even if they are not being abused. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The enormous need for awareness on ... continue reading

It ‘Takes a Village’ to Prevent Child Abuse

By Debbie Keyso, Vice President of Healthy Families Services April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.  I wish that wasn’t a thing.  It’s hard to ... continue reading

Is it Okay to be ‘Best Friends’ with Your Child?  

By Shea Cruel, School-based mental health therapist at Oak Park School As a parent or guardian it’s only natural that you would want your ... continue reading

A Day in the Life of a Family Support Worker

By Merab-Michal Favorite, Marketing and Development Manager  Meagan pulls her minivan up to a small white house with peeling paint and a dilapidated car ... continue reading

Moving Upstream: The Importance of Child Abuse Prevention Programs

By Debbie Keyso, Vice President of Healthy Families Services  Many people will point to statistics to explain why investing in child abuse prevention programs ... continue reading

Inspirational Video Premiers at Winter Gala

The Florida Center for Early Childhood premiered a promotional video at Michael’s On East in Sarasota during the 31st Annual Winter Gala on December ... continue reading

Winter Gala Auction Includes Exclusive Getaways, Experiences

The Florida Center for Early Childhood is hosting its 31st Annual Winter Gala on the evening of December 7, 2018 at Michael’s on East ... continue reading