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The Florida Center for Early Childhood
For 40 years, The Florida Center for Early Childhood has been a leading provider of therapeutic services, early education, and healthy development for
children in southwest Florida. Its programs focus on infants and children through fifth grade who are at-risk academically, socially, or economically. The
Florida Center provides developmental therapies, mental health counseling, and the Starfish Academy preschool in Sarasota and North Port. The
organization also offers Healthy Families, a home-visiting program that guides parents who need assistance. The state’s only Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Disorders clinic is located at the Sarasota campus, offering evaluations for individuals of all ages who may have had prenatal exposure to al... Read more
children in southwest Florida. Its programs focus on infants and children through fifth grade who are at-risk academically, socially, or economically. The
Florida Center provides developmental therapies, mental health counseling, and the Starfish Academy preschool in Sarasota and North Port. The
organization also offers Healthy Families, a home-visiting program that guides parents who need assistance. The state’s only Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Disorders clinic is located at the Sarasota campus, offering evaluations for individuals of all ages who may have had prenatal exposure to al... Read more
Purpose
The Florida Center for Early Childhood is building strong foundations for children and families by supporting the healthy development of young children
and specializing in those with delays, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
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and specializing in those with delays, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
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Vision
We envision a time when every child will be loved, nurtured and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Mission
To help build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young children
Additional Culture Details
As we move forward in implementing our strategic plan, we will align the culture of our organization - and the steps we take - with our core values:
Exceptional Leadership, Integrity and Accountability, Excellence, Advocacy and Empowerment, and Compassion. The future of The Florida Center for
Early Childhood is brighter than ever, and we believe the strategic goals identified in our plan will ensure the agency exists as long as there ... Read more
Exceptional Leadership, Integrity and Accountability, Excellence, Advocacy and Empowerment, and Compassion. The future of The Florida Center for
Early Childhood is brighter than ever, and we believe the strategic goals identified in our plan will ensure the agency exists as long as there ... Read more
Values
- Exceptional Leadership
- We are champions of effective board leadership and action. Leadership empowers boards to add value through oversight, foresight, and insight. We empower staff initiative and encourage leadership.
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