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Center-Driven Programming LOS PROGRAMAS Y SERVICIOS REQUIEREN REGISTRO, POR FAVOR LLAME AL CENTRO AL QUE LE GUSTARÍA ASISTIR PARA REGISTRARSE. ARTS & CRAFTS Arts & Crafts have many benefits for all age groups. It encourages creative expression, boosts fine motor skills, improves decision-making skills and builds confidence. The Center offers a variety of projects that involve paint, innovation, hand-eye coordination and imaginative processes. Arts & Crafts can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Center calendars will indicate specific suggested ages for certain activities - from little ones, to teens, to adults, to seniors. SIGHTING SIGHT WORDS Sight Words are commonly used words children are encouraged to memorize by sight without having to sound them out. During this eight-week course, children will be engaged in fun, hands-on activities and taught new words weekly, while caregivers learn techniques and resources to promote learning at home. Results from pretests and posttests are documented and shared with caregivers. This class is designed for students in grades K-2nd. MATH MANIA Do you have a child in Kindergarden-2nd Grade who needs support in mathematics? Math Mania is a fun, engaging and educational program developed and facilitated by our CBFRC staff. Offered at all seven locations, your child can practice their addition, subtraction and number recognition skills through creative games and activities that also foster social skills and academic confidence. As caregivers participate with their children, they, too, will learn new skills to continue their child’s learning at home. Pre– and post-tests will be implemented to measure your child’s success. Please call your local Center to sign up. THE EXPLORER'S CLUB It is tough being a teenager! Expectations at home, keeping up with schoolwork, peer pressure, the thought of - what's next? The Explorer's Club (for ages 12-15) is an outlet for your teen to meet new people their age and socialize, but also to participate in fun activities that help them build confidence, learn new skills, and boost their self-confidence. We cover topics like coping strategies, time management, basic cooking skills, being responsible with their money, and so much more! Pre– and post-tests will be implemented to measure your child’s success. Please call your local Center to sign up. STEAM LEARNING STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM learning is important because it produces a variety of benefits, such as soft skills, engagement, motivation and creativity. The Centers incorporate STEAM learning in a variety of ways, for a spectrum of ages. From science experiments and building challenges, to technological observations and number manipulatives. ALL of these subjects promote artistic expression. Please see Center calendars which will provide the recommended age group for activities. NUTRITION & COOKING CLASSES Nutrition & Cooking Classes are for all the little chefs at home! You and your child can join our CBFRC Kitchens and enjoy being immersed in a world of culinary creativity and discovery. Through cooking and preparing food, children can enhance math, science, language, motor skills development and social skills, as well as learn about nutrition and wellness. Your little chefs will gain new experiences incorporating skills that build over time in each class. Classes are typically designed for children age 10 and under. Please refer to Center calendars for recommended age groups for specific activities. SENSORY PLAY Sensory Play ignites a child’s senses, while helping them exercise motor skills, explore their curiosity and learn about new engaging topics. From smelling, to touching, to hearing, to tasting, to seeing, Sensory Play has many benefits. Sensory Play is not only important for babies and toddlers, who often have the time to play and explore at home, but also for preschoolers and elementary children. Even adults find the activities relaxing and fun. Please refer to Center calendars for recommended age groups for specific activities. HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS As community hubs, the Centers celebrate cultural diversity every chance we get. We invite individuals and families from all age groups and backgrounds to learn, share, collaborate, dance, create, honor and enjoy traditions from around the world. The Centers host both activities and special events to celebrate. CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY As community hubs, the Centers celebrate cultural diversity every chance we get. We invite individuals and families from all age groups and backgrounds to learn, share, collaborate, dance, create, honor and enjoy traditions from around the world. The Centers host both activities and special events to celebrate. EARLY LITERACY Teen The Centers implement early literacy programs for children who are too young to enroll in Sighting Sights Words, which is developed for children in grades K-2. One program is called Fun With Phonics - it teaches children how to pronounce sounds, then blend those sounds together to make full words through engaging, hands-on and fun activities. Caregivers can then take what they learned together and practice at home. LITTLE WONDERS Little Wonders is a play-based, developmentally appropriate playgroup series for children up to age six. Each session is structured with interaction-focused activities, with caregivers and children as the central focus. From morning welcome songs, to movement exercises, to themed activities like colors and music, to free play. Time and space for parent and caregiver networking is highly encouraged. SPECIAL FAMILY EVE NTS Our Family Resource Center family loves to celebrate with yours! ADULT PROGRAMMING

Equitable access to quality healthcare is improved with the help of a Healthcare Navigator. These services are available at all 7 CBFRCs and virtually. MONDAYS Brandon from 11:00am-4:45pm Central Tampa from 9:00am-4:00pm South County from 9:00am-3:00pm Town 'N Country from 9:00am-4pm North Tampa 9:00am-4:30pm TUESDAYS Temple Terrace from 9:00am-3:00pm South County from 9:00am-4:00pm Plant City from 9:00am-4:00pm Services in Portuguese are available virtually. THURSDAYS Brandon from 9:00am-4:00pm Central Tampa from 9:00am-4:00pm North Tampa from 9:00am-4:00pm Plant City from 9:00am-4:00pm Temple Terrace 12:00pm-6:00pm FRIDAY North Tampa 9:00am-3:00pm South County 9:00am-4:00pm Brandon 9:00am-4:00pm Town 'N Country 9:00am-4:00pm *Services in Portuguese are available virtually* To schedule an appointment with a multilingual Healthcare Navigator, click "Meet with a Navigator" or call your preferred CBFRC. Walk-ins are welcome! MEET WITH A NAVIGATOR

The Children's Board Family Resource Centers function as a strong, collaborative partnership between several agencies committed to families in Hillsborough County. Brandon 1271 Kingsway Road, Brandon, FL 33510 813-740-4634 central tampa 1002 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 813-204-1741 north tampa 116 West Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33612 813-558-1877 plant city 301 North Palmer Street, Plant City, FL 33563 8 13-752-8700 south county 3030 East College Avenue, Ruskin, FL 33570 813-641-5600 temple terrace Doretha Wynn Edgecomb Children's Board Family Resource Center in 5892 East Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 813-435-3032 town 'n country 7520 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33615 813-356-1703

The Glazer Children’s Museum believes in engaging parents, caregivers and children in playful learning opportunities. Learn & Play offers quality early learning experiences, which lead to long-term success in school and life. Families can enjoy explorative play, music and dance, arts and crafts and so much more. Learn & Play Tampa Bay bilingual playgroups are offered at no cost to you at sites throughout Hillsborough County. Funding for this program is generously provided by Children’s Board of Hillsborough County . To register, please visit glazermuseum.org/learnplaytampabay

AGENCIAS SOCIOS Bienestar de los niños de St. Joseph y Centro de seguridad El Centro de Bienestar y Seguridad para Niños de St. Joseph's brinda servicios de salud y bienestar a niños y familias en toda la Bahía de Tampa, que incluyen: Clínicas de seguridad para ciclistas y peatones; Clases de seguridad para niños pasajeros; Clases de primeros auxilios y resucitación cardiopulmonar; Clínica Médica Móvil; Clases de niñeras seguras; Programas de nutrición y bienestar basados en la escuela; Clases de charlas para adolescentes; La tienda de seguridad; Recursos de seguridad hídrica; y más. El Centro de Bienestar y Seguridad para Niños de St. Joseph's proporciona el dominio de Salud y Seguridad para los Centros de Recursos Familiares de Children's Board junto con los Servicios Móviles. Museo Infantil Glazer Las experiencias de aprendizaje temprano de calidad conducen al éxito a largo plazo en la escuela y en la vida. El Museo Infantil Glazer cree en involucrar a los padres, cuidadores y niños en oportunidades de aprendizaje lúdico. Las clases de Learn & Play Tampa Bay se ofrecen sin costo para usted en los sitios de todo el condado de Hillsborough. Los fondos para este programa son generosamente proporcionados por Children's Board of Hillsborough County . WEBSITE Redefinidores Idiomas del mundo, Inc. Fundada por un educador de tiempo completo, un padre y un defensor del aprendizaje de idiomas, ReDefiners es una organización sin fines de lucro que se enorgullece de ser pionera en la programación de educación temprana de idiomas en el condado de Hillsborough. La organización está formada por profesores cualificados, estudiantes voluntarios internacionales y profesionales de los negocios apasionados por la educación lingüística y cultural. Ofrecemos clases de idiomas en árabe, chino (mandarín), español e inglés para niños de PreK-5 ° grado. ReDefiners ofrece clases de Aprendamos español en los centros de Brandon, Town 'N Country y Temple Terrace. WEBSITE WEBSITE Junior League of Tampa The Junior League of Tampa is committed to helping break the cycle of poverty for our most disadvantaged children and families through child welfare and education initiatives. The Junior League provides each CBFRC with a Giving Library, stocked with English, Spanish and bilingual books, as well as diapers and baby supplies. WEBSITE Comunidad Suncoast Centros de salud Centrándose en la atención médica primaria y la odontología general, Suncoast sirve como el hogar médico y dental de muchos de los residentes y trabajadores migrantes y sus familias que viven en el este y sur del condado de Hillsborough. Suncoast actualmente opera siete clínicas y dos programas de extensión dental, incluido su entrenador dental de última generación. Los centros de salud comunitarios de Suncoast brindan servicios dentales preventivos en los CBFRC en el este del condado, Brandon y el sur del condado para niños de 6 meses a 18 años. WEBSITE Fundación Salud de la Familia La Family Healthcare Foundation debe ser el líder de confianza en nuestra comunidad que garantiza el acceso a una atención médica asequible y de alta calidad. La Family Health Care Foundation busca maximizar la cobertura de salud mediante el establecimiento de asociaciones con los sectores público y privado, gobiernos estatales y locales, proveedores de atención médica y socios comunitarios. De esta manera, la Fundación puede aprovechar mejor los recursos. WEBSITE Mayores en servicio Seniors in Service es reconocido por su capacidad sobresaliente para involucrar, administrar y movilizar anualmente a más de 700 voluntarios mayores de 55 años en los condados de Hillsborough, Pinellas y Pasco, satisfaciendo las necesidades de los desatendidos en nuestra comunidad a través de la colaboración con más de 150 socios comunitarios. Además, un Coordinador Académico y voluntarios proporcionan a los niños desde jardín de infantes hasta tercer grado fuera del horario escolar actividades de alfabetización educativa en el sitio en los Centros de Recursos Familiares de Children's Board. Preservar Vision Florida Preserve Vision Florida es una organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece 59 años de educación y servicios de la vista a niños y adultos de Florida. Nuestro enfoque es promover una atención de la vista saludable de por vida a través de la promoción, la educación, las pruebas de detección y la investigación. Preserve Vision Florida ofrece exámenes de la vista en los Centros a través de la Clínica Médica Móvil. WEBSITE Mayores en servicio Seniors in Service es reconocido por su capacidad sobresaliente para involucrar, administrar y movilizar anualmente a más de 700 voluntarios mayores de 55 años en los condados de Hillsborough, Pinellas y Pasco, satisfaciendo las necesidades de los desatendidos en nuestra comunidad a través de la colaboración con más de 150 socios comunitarios. Además, un Coordinador Académico y voluntarios proporcionan a los niños desde jardín de infantes hasta tercer grado fuera del horario escolar actividades de alfabetización educativa en el sitio en los Centros de Recursos Familiares de Children's Board. WEBSITE

Yesenia Support Specialist Yesenia Chestaro was born in the city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where she began her studies at the Autonomous University of Santiago in a tourism business administration career. She has always liked working directly with people, helping and providing services. Yesenia worked for 5 years in the BAHIA PRINCIPE hotel chain, she got married and moved to the United States in 2017. She has always been fascinated by the idea of studying, working and helping people in the healthcare area. She considers herself a self-capable person with a great desire to grow both professionally and personally. She is a faithful believer that with effort and dedication, you can achieve any goals in life. ¡Yo hablo español! Ibsen Family Specialist (Part-Time) Born in Quito, Ecuador, Ibsen moved to the United States in 2006 and has called the Tampa Bay Area his home ever since. Graduated from Brooks DeBartolo Colligate High school; he is currently studying Information Security at USF. But what he loves most of all is music, writing, history, and spending time with family. In his free time, you can find him playing the piano, jogging, talking to the wall, or enjoying a cozy video game with a nice cup of tea. He’s overjoyed to be a part of such an amazing team and is set on building a safer future for the children and families in our Hillsborough community ¡Yo hablo español! Sabbir Center Manager MD Sabbir Hossain was born in Noakhali, Bangladesh. He is a dedicated community development professional with over 12 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance and Banking and a master’s in Peace, Conflict, and Human Rights, and is currently pursuing a second master's in public administration. Sabbir has extensive expertise in project management and emergency response, having served over five years with the Association for Aid and Relief, Japan as Acting Office Representative in the world’s largest refugee settlement. His career spans humanitarian work and corporate roles, including three years as a Customer Manager. Passionate about humanitarian service, he strives to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities. Ana Intake and Referral Specialist Ana Maria Vera Davidson is originally from Peru and attended University in Peru, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She started her career as a science teacher and worked in that field for over 10 years. Ana moved to Tampa in 2015 and decided to further her education and now attends Hillsborough Community College. Ana started as an intern for the Family Resource Center, she fell and love and soon after became an employee. When asked about working at the Resource Centers Ana said, "I love working at the CBFRC because I believe that one person can make a huge difference in someone's life. When we treat people with love and patience, nothing is impossible". Ana's hobbies include walking and reading. She loves animals and has two small dogs Misty and Mickey. ¡Yo hablo español! Mario Family Specialist Mario was born and raised in Tampa, he's a recent graduate from Hillsborough high school and now he's taking up sports medicine at HCC. Mario is determined to help families in need of resources. And now as a full-time Mario believes it's an Honorable pleasure to be apart of this team and help make difference in people's lives.