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Receive Early Childhood Court (Foster Children) Services

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Program provides services to families with children under age 5 whose children have been removed from their homes due to allegations of abuse or neglect.

The specialized team, trained in Early Childhood Court and Infant Mental Health includes a case manager, therapist and an advocate provides intensive wraparound services that promote bonding and attachment. The Early Childhood Court model has been highly effective in reaching faster permanency for the child, improving child well-being and reducing return to care after permanency is achieved.

Service Output:

Hours Available: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Eligibility:

Manatee County resident

Ages 0-5 years old

In the custody of the State of Florida and legal jurisdiction of Manatee County Dependency Court

Service Operators

The Florida Center for Early Childhood

The Florida Center for Early Childhood, 4620 17th St, Sarasota; Safe Children Coalition, Manatee Ave W., Bradenton; various locations in the community as scheduled
4620 17th St
FL Sarasota