Resources for Parents: SouthFlorida.com

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
NATIONAL/STATE RESOURCES
FAMILY DAYCARE ASSOCIATION
National Association for Family Childcare Palm Beach County Health Department.
www.pbchd.org
Provides technical assistance to family child-care associations by developing leadership and promoting quality through family child-care accreditation.
561-355-3159
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
www.naeyc.org
The nation's most influential organization of early childhood educators.
800-424-2460
CHILDREN'S CAMPAIGN
www.Iamforkids.org
Grassroots effort to establish quality pre-K in Florida. A watchdog group for the universal pre-K program and other issues affecting children.
850-425-2600
FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOL READINESS
www.schoolreadiness.org
comments@flaawi.com
Florida's Office for Early Learning offers links and information about local efforts and tips for parents to help all children get ready for kindergarten.
850-921-3180
FLORIDA'S VOLUNTARY UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
www.vpkflorida.org
Noelle.Bee@flaawi.com
Program allows parents to enroll children who are 4 years old by Sept. 1 in a free voluntary pre-K program. Parents may apply through the Web site and are encouraged to visit periodically for updates. This site also includes research and links to community resources.

THREE-COUNTY RESOURCES
CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCILS
Provides support and funding for programs that assist children and families.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
The Children's Trust
www.thechildrenstrust.org
3150 SW Third Ave., Miami
305-571-5700
BROWARD COUNTY
www.cscbroward.org
6301 NW Fifth Way, Ste 3000, Fort Lauderdale
954-377-1000
PALM BEACH COUNTY
www.cscpbc.org
2300 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach
561-740-7000
EARLY LEARNING COALITIONS
Offer programs to help ensure children will be ready to start school, including information on how to access Florida's Voluntary Universal Preschool for 4-year-olds. Information and referral services for individuals seeking child-care services and training and technical assistance for current or potential providers.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
www.elcmdm.org
2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
305-646-7220
BROWARD COUNTY
www.elcbroward.org
6301 NW Fifth Way, Fort Lauderdale
954-377-2188
PALM BEACH COUNTY
www.elcpalmbeach.org
2300 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach
561-214-8000
PARENT TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/programsptrc.html
ptrc@miamichildrensmuseum.org
Sponsored by the Miami Children's Museum and Children's Hospital, this free center offers lectures, workshops and a comprehensive collection of print and multimedia resources, many of which may be borrowed.
980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami
305-373-5437
SOUTH FLORIDA PRESCHOOL PTA
www.sftpta.org
Stimulating group associated with the National PTA. Members are also active in the community and children's issues. Parents of newborns to preschoolers.
786-242-1551
SUCCESS BY SIX
www.successby6-fl.org
An initiative by the United Way to ensure that children enter school prepared to learn.
Miami-Dade County : 305-646-7074
Broward County : 954-462-4850
TEACH MORE, LOVE MORE
www.teachmorelovemore.org
A support system in English, Spanish or Creole for parents to learn about child care, nutrition and community resources.
305-631-8111