Resources for Parents
Parenting takes a village, and we’re here to support you. On this page, you’ll find scholarships, daycare fee assistance programs, and helpful community resources—from parenting tips to local family services. Our goal is to ease your journey and give your family the tools to thrive.
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Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program or VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents can choose from private child care centers or public schools and school-year or summer programs.
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Florida’s School Readiness Program or SR offers financial assistance to eligible low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future. Services vary based on individual needs and range from extended day care to after-school and school-age care in some instances.
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Step Up For Students supports students and families in building a stronger future through an education that fits their needs. Our scholarships open doors with tuition, transportation and educational resources. These scholarships provide on average $8,000 in financial assistance for private school tuition and related costs.
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While School Readiness subsidies cover families with incomes up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level, Thrive By 5 Families Forward Child Care Scholarships cover families with incomes up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. Parents can use the scholarships to enroll children in high-quality programs, based on CLASS assessments, and those programs would benefit from increasing enrollment.
