Resources for children from birth to age 8 ... - ECC Tampa Bay

Resources for children from birth to age 8 and families in Hillsborough County

The Early Childhood Council of Hillsborough County, Inc. Community Resources Guide

The Early Childhood Council of Hillsborough County, Inc. (ECC) is pleased to provide this resource guide as part of an effort to provide information about supports & services in our community. Each program listed provides serves children from birth to age 8 and their families in Hillsborough County. Most services are provided free or at low cost to families.

The Early Childhood Council was founded in 1983 to increase community awareness and access to services for young children with special needs. Today, ECC continues its rich tradition of advocacy, education, and innovation on behalf of all children. With representation from over 40 human service organizations as well as families, ECC members work together in a variety of activities and programs to help ensure the optimal development, health, and wellness of children in Hillsborough County.

We would like to extend our thanks to all of the organizations that participated in this project. A special thanks to the Children's Board of Hillsborough County for their generous support of the Early Childhood Council, and, more importantly, for their commitment to improving the lives of children and families in Hillsborough County. If you would like more information about the Early Childhood Council, please contact us or visit . The Early Childhood Council of Hillsborough County, Inc. 4210 West Bay Villa Ave. Tampa, FL 33611

For a more comprehensive list of available supports & services throughout Hillsborough County to children and adults, you can contact 2-1-1 or visit .

Proudly Funded By

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County was created by voters in 1988 to improve the lives of children and their families in Hillsborough County. The Children's Board demonstrates this mission by supporting local prevention and early intervention supports and services through funding, advocacy, and partnership.

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Alpha House of Tampa ? Maternity and Residential

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities ? Medicaid Waiver Program

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Baby Signs by Lisa Fields

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Inc. ? Mentoring Program

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Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center ? Nature Stations

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Bay Area Early Steps

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Champions for Children ? Baby Bungalow

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Champions for Children ? Parents as Teachers

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The Children's Home, Inc. ? Supporting and Empowering Educational and

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Developmental Services (SEEDS)

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay ? 2-1-1 Tampa Bay

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Crisis Center of Tampa Bay ? Child Development Infoline

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DACCO ? Strengthening Families

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The Early Childhood Council, Inc. ? Inclusion Support Services

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The Early Childhood Council, Inc. ? Developmental Screening

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The Family Justice Center of Hillsborough County

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The Family Justice Center of Hillsborough County - SAIN

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Florida Department of Health ? Children's Medical Services

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Healthy Start Coalition ? Healthy Families Hillsborough

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Healthy Start Coalition ? Children's Board Family Resource Centers

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Healthy Start Coalition ? Mom Care Program

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Healthy Start Coalition ? Healthy Start Program

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Healthy Start Coalition ? Safe Baby Plus

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Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners ? Head Start / Early

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Head Start Program

Hillsborough County Health Department ? WIC Supplemental Nutrition

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Program

Hillsborough County Public Schools ? Child Care Resource & Referral

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Hillsborough County Public Schools ? FDLRS / Child Find

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Hillsborough County Public Schools ? Head Start Program

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Hillsborough County Public Schools ? Parent Services

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Hillsborough County Public Schools ? School Readiness Program

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Hillsborough County Public Schools ? Seminole Audiology (Deaf and Hard

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of Hearing Program)

Hillsborough County Public Schools ? Voluntary Prekindergarten

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Education Program

Hispanic Services Council ? La RED de Padres Activos (The Network of

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Active Parents)

Infants & Young Children of West Central Florida, Inc. ? Positive

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Development and Bay Area Early Steps

Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute at USF ? Center for

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Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

Mental Health Care, Inc. / Gracepoint ? Family and School Support Team

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(FASST)

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Metropolitan Ministries ? First Hug Program

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Molina Health Care of Florida, Inc. ? Medicaid HMO

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Northside Mental Health Center ? Temporary Assistance to Needy

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Families (TANF)

Prevent Blindness Florida ? Vision Screening

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REACHUP, Inc. ? Central Hillsborough Healthy Start Project

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REACHUP, Inc. ? Special Delivery Doula Program

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Shriner's Hospitals for Children ? Pediatric Orthopedic Hospital

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St. Joseph's Children's Hospital of Tampa ? Children's Advocacy Center

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Success 4 Kids & Families - THINKids

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Suncoast Kids Place

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Tampa Jewish Family Services ? Lori and Alec Sanchez TIKVAH: A Special

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Needs Program

Tampa Jewish Family Services - Counseling

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Tampa Jewish Family Services ? ProActive Parenting

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Tampa Metro YMCA Partners in Hillsborough ? Kinship Care Program

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University of South Florida Department of Communication Sciences and

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Disorders - Bolesta

University of South Florida Department of Communication Sciences and

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Disorders ? Speech-Language Hearing Center

UCP of Tampa Bay, Inc. ? Early Childhood Education Program

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UCP of Tampa Bay, Inc. ? Respite Services

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UCP of Tampa Bay, Inc. ? Therapy Services

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Alpha House of Tampa Maternity and Residential

Contact Person & Title: Barbara McCormick, LCSW, Director of Programs Carolyn Glenn, MA, Program Manager

Contact Phone:

(813) 875-2024

Contact Email:

bmccormick@ or cglenn@

Fax:

(813) 876-0657

Address:

201 S. Tampania Ave., Tampa, FL 33609

Web Site:



Program Description: Alpha House provides a maternity based comprehensive residential program for up to 23 pregnant women and foster care teens and a transitional housing program for 16 homeless women who are newly parenting. Alpha House of Tampa's maternity home is the only licensed maternity home in Hillsborough County. We have an on-site Parents as Teachers Program, Case Management, Counseling, and Alpha Academy focused on literacy and life skills.

Population Served: Homeless pregnant and parenting women and their children.

Service Area: Hillsborough County

Referral Process: Call or visit website for an application. Intake appointments will be scheduled with each client.

Eligibility Criteria: Homeless pregnant and parenting women and their children in Hillsborough County.

Bilingual Services: Yes

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