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Children First
Our mission is to strengthen children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to development, education,
health, and well-being.
For eligible families, our services are offered at little to no cost. 83% of the families we serve live at or below the Federal Poverty Level.
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health, and well-being.
For eligible families, our services are offered at little to no cost. 83% of the families we serve live at or below the Federal Poverty Level.
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Purpose
At Children First, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. As Sarasota County’s exclusive provider of Head Start
and Early Head Start services, Children First offers high-quality, comprehensive services to hundreds of at-risk children and families annually at multiple
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and Early Head Start services, Children First offers high-quality, comprehensive services to hundreds of at-risk children and families annually at multiple
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Vision
Children First envisions a vibrant community that cherishes education, provides opportunities for children and families to grow and thrive, and
encourages and empowers families in supporting their children.
encourages and empowers families in supporting their children.
Mission
The mission of Children First is to strengthen children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to
development, education, health, and well-being.
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development, education, health, and well-being.
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Additional Culture Details
Our comprehensive health and nutrition program is geared towards improving the overall health and well-being of children. Every child who attends
Children First receives a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack each day to ensure that they are healthy enough to learn.
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Children First receives a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack each day to ensure that they are healthy enough to learn.
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Values
- Children First Cares
- Our values are accountability, commitment, compassion, excellence, trust, and quality.
As leaders of Children First, our mission guides us as we: empower our staff, volunteers, and families to work together in the best interests of children, collaborate with our community partners and investors, and encourage innovation and flexibility in helping families and children achieve their full potential.
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