Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Inc

PROVIDE QUALITY CHILDCARE, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGED 1 TO 3 YEARS OLD AND IS OFFERED FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. THIS PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS THE "MOVING AND GROOVING" YEARS OF CHILDHOOD FROM THE TODDLERS TO THE "TRYING TWOS AND THREES" TO THE "I CAN DO IT MYSELF" FIVES.

INFANT PROGRAM: THE INFANT CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL CARE BETWEEN 7:30 A.M. AND 5:30 P.M. ON BOTH THE EAST AND WEST CAMPUSES FOR INFANTS AGED 6 WEEKS TO 12 MONTHS OLD.VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN: VPK FOR 4 AND 5 YEAR OLDS PREPARES EARLY LEARNERS FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. VPK HELPS BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOL USING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL CORRESPONDING TO VARIOUS STAGES IN A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT.FULLER ACADEMY: THE FULLER ACADEMY OPENED IN AUGUST 2021 AS A FLORIDA CHOICE SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE. THE ACADEMY OFFERS A CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM FOLLOWING B.E.S.T STANDARDS AND PRACTICES. INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED BY TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND ART AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.SUMMER CAMP: THE CENTER'S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH GRADE DEVELOP SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, FIELD TRIPS AND COMPUTER CLASSES ARE PROVIDED TO MITIGATE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS.MENTORING: THE CENTER'S MENTORING PROGRAM RECRUITS ADULTS AND TEENS WILLING TO COMMIT TO A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR TO A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP THAT IMPACTS THE CHILDREN INVOLVED AND INFLUENCE THEIR LIVES AT HOME AND AT SCHOOL. FOR THOSE MENTORING THE RELATIONSHIP PROVIDES AN EMPOWERING OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.TEEN LEADERSHIP: OFFERS AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 16-22 THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CREATE AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS, LEARN REAL LIFE SOFT SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND LIFE, IN A STRUCTURED SETTING UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A MENTOR/JOB COACH.HEALTH SERVICES: THE CDC POINTS TO SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES (DISCRIMINATION, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, JOBS, EDUCATION/INCOME GAPS AND HOUSING) AS PRINCIPAL REASONS FOR MINORITY GROUPS' POORER HEALTH OUTCOMES. THE MAJORITY OF FULLER FAMILIES ARE BLACK, LATINX OR MIXED RACE. MANY ARE UNINSURED WITH LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES INCREASING RISK FOR DISEASE, INCLUDING COVID-19. HEALTHCARE ACCESS IS FURTHER LIMITED BY TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS; INABILITY TO TAKE TIME OFF FROM WORK, CULTURAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS AND DISCRIMINATION. MANY FULLER PARENTS HAVE POOR DIETS, ARE OBESE AND SUFFER WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS, UNDERMINING THEIR STABILITY AND INCREASED LOSSES OF JOBS, LIVES, HOUSING, INCREASED HOSPITALIZATION AND SUFFERING THROUGHOUT THIS PANDEMIC. THE CENTER ALSO TREATS THE CHILD THROUGH ONSITE HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SCREENINGS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO EVERY CHILD THAT THE CENTER SERVES.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM: A.C.E.S (ACADEMIC, CHARACTER EDUCATION AND SPARK-A PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM), PROVIDES A SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY UNTIL 5:30 P.M. WE APPROACH CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN A HOLISTIC MANNER BY PROVIDING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT NOT ONLY IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS BUT ALSO ENHANCE PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND SOCIAL SKILLS, ALL OF WHICH ARE CRITICAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY, WELL-ROUNDED, AND SUCCESSFUL ADULT.

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: WE INCORPORATE MODELS THAT ARE FAMILY FOCUSED AND EMPHASIZE HIGHLY STRUCTURED, COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY STRENGTHENING WITH BEHAVIORAL PARENT TRAINING, FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING AND FAMILY THERAPY COMPONENTS. OUR STAFF PROVIDES A FULL ARRAY OF CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACCESSING THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND STABLE HOME FOR THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITY.