First Discoveries Child Development Center
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Community Resources
They say it takes a village to raise a child. We at First Discoveries understand this and believe in collaborating with the community to create amazing early childhood programs that best support children and families.
To help give your child a great start in life, we have provided links to local agencies and organizations focused on supporting families with guidance and resources.
Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
The Early Learning Coalition's website has more information on VPK (Voluntary PreKindergarten), School Readiness (tuition assistance for lower income families), and family-friendly events.
Children's Board of Hillsborough County
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County maintains a database of agencies and resources - such as links to emergency organizations and home safety tips- on their website. Click the link to learn more!
School Choice Options for Families
School Choice Options for Families
To learn more about school choice options, including scholarships for children with disabilities and/or need-based scholarships, visit the following sites:
Step Up for Students: FTC Scholarship (financial need-based scholarship for ages kindergarten and up)
Step Up for Students: Gardiner Scholarship (for children ages three and up with disabilities)
Office of School Choice: McKay Scholarship (for certain children with disabilities, ages kindergarten and up)
Hispanic Services Council
The Hispanic Services Council provides support and mentoring for Latino families in Hillsborough County. Here is a link to their programs and services.
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Quick Guide to Local Agencies
Crisis Center Tampa Bay provides a quick guide with phone numbers to a variety of local agencies and organizations that assist individuals and families: Community Resource Guide (from HCC's website)
Autism Speaks
The nonprofit organization Autism Speaks maintains lists for each state of agencies and organizations that support families with children diagnosed with autism.
You can find the list of resources for Florida by clicking here.