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  • Family Community Advisory Council: Come and participate in a group of community people.
  • GED (General Equivalency Diploma):  Come to the Center and earn your High School Diploma!
  • ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages):  Learn to read, write and speak in English and to use mathematics at a level necessary to function at work and in society in general.
  • Growing Together Play Group: A 6-week developmental playgroup that provides the necessary stimuli for the walking one-year-old.  Parents will learn games and activities that expand brain connections.
  • Wonder Years Play Group: A 6-week developmental playgroup for 2-3 year olds with activities, singing & stories that help children feel good about themselves, learn social skills and develop thinking & talking skills.
  • Coffee & Careers: Write or edit your resume, search online, search the classifieds, practice for an interview, fax or e-mail your resume or application.
  • Homework Tutoring: After school help in all subjects for students.
  • Popcorn and a Movie: Watch a great movie while enjoying popcorn with friends!
  • Computer Access with Internet: For work, school, educational programs such as typing, Spanish, English or service related searches.
  • Basic Computer Class: Learn how to use basic programs for work or school.
  • Parent Education Class: Provides communication skills, understanding children's behavior and discipline that makes sense, as well as other topics.
  • Breastfeeding Class: Learn the basics of breastfeeding.
  • Childbirth Class: Learn the basics of childbirth.
  • Car Seat Safety Class: After viewing a presentation on how to pick the appropriate car seat and secure it correctly, you will be able to do it hands on! (Sponsored by St. Joseph's Hospital Child Advocacy Center)
  • Immunizations: Keep up-to-date on your child’s immunizations.  (Sponsored by St. Joseph's Hospital Child Advocacy Center)
  • CPR/First Aid Classes: Calling all parents, grandparents, babysitters and anyone who cares for children. Come learn a life-saving skill! (Sponsored by St. Joseph's Hospital Child Advocacy Center)
  • Children’s Play Area: Come in and play with your children anytime. We have games, toys, books and more!
  • Parent-to-Parent Discussion/Support Groups: Information and sharing.
  • Book Check Out: Informational books on children, families, mental health, etc.
  • Clothes Closet: Gently used clothes for men, women and children.
  • Medicaid Information (MomCare): Provides women seeking coverage for their pregnancy a simplified application process which includes a one-page application and notification of eligiblity within 10 business days.
  • FCAT (Florida ’s Comprehensive Assessment Test): Tutoring sessions provide students with strategies for taking the test, with assistance in answering the questions, and with a review of the material that is on the test.
  • Referral Services: Information and resources for you and your family.  We’ll help you find specific services and information.
  • Parent/Child/Preschool time
  • Cyber Mobile: Provides free Spanish library services and introductory Spanish computer instruction.

See calendar for specific times and availability.

 

 

 
Family Support and Resource Centers