Connecting Children & Families to the Right Resources

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Thrive by Five Connects

Give the right opportunities to your child.  Thrive by Five Connects is an online resource that lets families identify and connect with relevant programs that support their child’s early learning, special needs identification and intervention, physical and mental health, and nutrition. Evaluated through a simple screening process, this customized list of high-potential programs engaged with Thrive by Five can help families garner abundant resources and support for their child’s timely and healthy development.

No one said raising children is easy. You’re not alone. Thrive by Five Connects helps Pinellas and Hillsborough families with young children access programs and resources to ensure that our children thrive! Complete a short questionnaire and you’ll receive a customized list of available services to meet the unique needs of your young child and family.

Early Literacy Resource Guides

Teaching your children how to read can be both fun and educational! Our Early Literacy Resource Guide provides information and quick links to free options for online literacy activities, resources for you as a parent, digital books, physical books, and local library programming and events.  Enjoy exploring the many activities and resources there are for your children from birth to kindergarten and beyond!

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Thrive by Five Tampa Bay

The Four Essentials of Childcare – Connected

Children don’t come with instruction manuals, and sometimes the journey from “expecting” to “expert” can feel like a fraught path! Kindergarten readiness is a path with many steps, but there is a plethora of support in our community to help get you and your little ones off to a great start.

Did you know there are four primary components to getting your little one ready for school?

  • Early Identification and Intervention for Children with Special Needs
  • Physical Needs, Mental Health Needs, and Nutritional Needs
  • Ensuring Access to Quality Early Learning Opportunities
  • Getting Support for Family Needs

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