Wakulla Senior Citizens, Before/After School Program

*Child care and activities including homework time, outside play, movies, electronics, crafts, and planned parties for special occasions before and after school, for ages Pre-K through 5th grade at: Crawfordville, Medart, Riversink and Shadeville Elementary Schools *$11 per session or $22 per day, $12 for extended afternoon sessions on early release days *Volunteers welcome

Services: Extended Child Care, Volunteer Opportunities

The Learning Pavilion

*Formerly Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services *Programs for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years *Early intervention and therapies for children exhibiting development delays or disabilities, including speech, physical, occupational therapy, and music therapy *Early childhood education, school readiness VPK, and summer programs *Early Creative Curriculum emphasizes the role of the child, the teacher (or caregiver), the family and the community

Services: Child Care Centers, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Preschools, Summer School Programs

Tallahassee, City Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs

*The Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs Department is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting recreation programs and classes involving physical, social, and cultural activities at various parks, recreation areas and community centers *Registration for summer playground camps generally starts in early to mid April; camp sessions usually run in June and July *For specific schedule information, call or go to website: https://www.

Services: Camps, Extended Child Care, Public Parks, Recreational Activities/Sports, Tutoring Services, Youth Enrichment Programs

North Florida Child Development, Wakulla, Madison Counties

*Head Start and Early Head Start programs are offered in Wakulla County and Head Start only in Madison County *Tuition assistance on sliding scale available for families meeting qualifications

Services: Child Care Centers, Head Start, Preschools

Investing In Our Youth, Inc

*After school programs for girls ages 10-17: social and life skills, promotes sexual abstinence until marriage, mentoring and motivation for African American girls, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, substance abuse prevention *Positive contacts with law enforcement as delinquency prevention *Summer Camp which includes educational and recreational activities *Offers rent deposit and utility payment assistance for homeless individuals in Gadsden County, those with children are the priority

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Camps, Extended Child Care, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Life Skills Education, Mentoring Programs, Rent Payment Assistance, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Utility Deposit Assistance, Youth Centers, Youth Enrichment Programs

IMPACT Tallahassee

*Private Preschool and VPK specializing in individualized therapeutic education including daily living skills, occupational therapy, motor skills, handwriting; sensory, oral, environmental, play and socialization skills; physical, speech, art, and music therapy *After school programs; intensive instruction in daily living skills; summer camps (3-21) *Fees depend on age and special needs but range between $850 and $1020 monthly for children 1-year to 4-years old; Accept Medicaid, BC/BS, other private insurance, some funding available through other agencies, Mckay and Gardiner Scholarships *Must have a Rx for therapy from physician before children can be wait listed; forms found on website tab for application and enrollment

Services: Alternative Education, Camps, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Preschools, Transition Services for Students With Disabilities

Greater Frenchtown Revitalization Council

*Health education, resources and referrals on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, a healthy lifestyle, and disease control management, free mammogram referrals for women without insurance with FAMU support; referrals for respite and personal care for seniors and medically challenged persons *Community gardening plots *Leadership training, job opportunities, after school programs, and summer camp for youth

Services: Camps, Cancer Detection, Chronic Disease Self Management Programs, Extended Child Care, General Health Education Programs, Leadership Development, Respite Care, Youth Enrichment Programs

Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend

*Child Care program that provides tuition assistance to young children that allows them to be in a safe, conducive learning environment to prepare them to enter the school system allowing parents to work, knowing their children are in a positive educational environment; voluntary Pre-kindergarten: approved list of providers *Parents may register for VPK and apply for the School Readiness program for child care assistance online or call for assistance; Trained counselors can assist callers in choosing programs that best fit their child's and family's needs including other services in the Whole Child network such as Food Stamps *Parents may apply online for child care assistance; if eligible, they will be placed on a waiting list and notified when funds are available *Free screening for hearing and vision can be requested by emailing resources@elcbigbend.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Eye Screening, Hearing Screening, Pediatric Developmental Screening, Preschools

Early Learning Coalition of NW Florida

*Information and referral for child care, after school programs, developmental assessments, early intervention for children with special needs, school readiness programs, and Voluntary Pre-K *Toll-free number and two regional offices serve seven county area *Parents can register for VPK and Child Care Assistance at www.

Services: Child Care Centers, Child Care Expense Assistance, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Extended Child Care, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Preschools

Dare To Dream Young Girls Network, Inc

*Provides enrichment for girls and teens ages 6-12 through various workshops, activities, camps, field trips, planned events, tutoring, mentoring, and educational enhancement in before and after school programs *Academics support services for elementary and middle school students including classroom-based strategies where support staff monitor student performance; school-based strategies such as learning labs; after-hours strategies providing after and before school programs for homework, study skills, and mentoring; vacation based strategies including summer camp and bridge programs; and technology assisted strategies offering digital and online learning *Fees for enrichment activities: Youth in Government Program $45 Monthly Dues; Ready to Read Girl Circles $45 Monthly; Field Trips $50 out of town and $25 in town each; Saturday Art Academy $95 for four weekly sessions; Fashion by Design $95 for six Saturday sessions; Cooking classes $35 per session Saturdays *Fees for Academic services: One-on-one tutoring $52 hourly; Full Day (Florida Virtual Academic Support Services) 9.

Services: Camps, Extended Child Care, Tutoring Services, Youth Centers, Youth Enrichment Programs