Early Childhood Resources

• Before and Aftercare Programs are available at all elementary schools for families needing care beyond the school day hours.
• Child Care Resource and Referral is a free service that assists families in finding early education programs that best meet their needs. Call 2-1-1 or 727-210-4211 to make an appointment. For more information, call 727-400-4411 or visit Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County.

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Health

• Directions for Living provides services for families in need of integrated healthcare, social support, safety and hope for the future.
• Physical Examinations and Immunizations lists locations offering free low-cost school physicals for uninsured residents.
• Suncoast Center, Inc. provides services in the areas of child abuse, behavioral health, and family stability.
• Teenage Information for Pregnant and Parenting Students or the TPP program is designed to provide a specialized curriculum and other services to meet the needs of students who are pregnant or students who are mothers or fathers and the children of these students.

Readiness

• Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County provides Certificates of Eligibility (voucher) for the VPK program as well as other resources and services for young children.
• HIPPY is a free home-based, parent involvement, school readiness program that helps parents prepare their three, four, and five-year-old children for success in school and life.
• Juvenile Welfare Board programs supporting families of young children.
  • Turbo Babies
  • School Readiness
  • Family Services
• New Worlds Reading Initiative is Florida's free home literacy program for eligible VPK - 5th graders.
  • Apply Here
• Thrive by Five Tampa Bay
  • Check out our Early Literacy Guide here which provides information and quick links to free options for online literacy activities, resources for parents, digital books, physical books, and local library programming and events.
  • Thrive by Five Connects helps families with young children living in Pinellas County access to programs and resources to ensure that our community is supported and thriving! Complete a brief, anonymous questionnaire and caregivers will receive a customized list of available services to meet the unique needs of your family.