Florida First Start
Emperatriz Alaix, Specialist
754-321-1959
emperatrix.alaix@browardschools.com
FLORIDA FIRST START (FFS) is an early learning program that provides home-based services and support to low income families with children birth to 4 years of age. Parent Educators provide lessons to improve educational outcomes and parenting skills.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS Child Development/Parent Education & Parent-Child activities in the home Developmental Screenings Parent-Child Playgroup activities Coordination with Health, Education and Social Services Resources Field trips, parent meetings and special events Community Resource and Referral Toy and Book Library Parent Resource Center Home Visits-Discussions include:
Ages and Stages Screening is administered to every child and reviewed with parents for early detection of potential developmental conditions. We provide assistance to children who need further evaluation or special services by working closely with other local agencies. ELIGIBILITY Low income families with: Pregnant moms Children birth to 4 years of age Not participating in a state-funded child care program TARGET 210 economically disadvantaged families Residing within the service boundaries A1A to the east 136th Avenue to the west McNab Road to the north State Road 84 to the south CURRENT LOCATIONS Home Visitation Program
Born to Learn, Prenatal to Kindergarten Parents as Teachers FUNDING Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
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