Partnerships & Resources

We are here to help.

Raising a family is not easy, and there can be a lot of questions. Here are some resources you can use to find answers, get additional information, or just learn something new.

Resources for each county in our service area are included below. Please let us know if you need additional resources in your area. The Coalition can provide guidance regarding the content of this list and availability of resources included.

Vroom

New science tells us that our children’s first years are when they develop the foundation for all future learning. Every time we connect with them, it’s not just their eyes that light up—it’s their brains too. In these moments, half a million neurons fire at once, taking in all the things we say and do. We can’t see it happening, but it’s all there, all at work. That’s why Vroom is here.

Vroom turns shared moments into brain building moments. Whether it’s mealtime, bathtime, or anytime in between, there are always ways to nurture our children’s growing minds.

 

Click below to follow the link to the Vroom website where you can download wonderful activities for your home or classroom.

Florida KidCare

Florida KidCare exists to increase the number of insured children in Florida by offering affordable, quality health and dental insurance for children from birth through the end of age 18. More than 179,600 children in Florida are currently living without health insurance, but are eligible for low-cost or completely free health insurance through Florida KidCare. With four unique Florida KidCare programs — Medicaid for children, MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids and the Children’s Medical Services Managed Care Plan — the simple and free application process is designed to identify the program that fits your family best. Most families pay nothing at all and many families pay as little as $15 or $20 a month. For more information click the button below.

Community Resources and Helpful Links

BASIC of Northwest Florida

BornLearning.org

CareerSource Chipola – Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Washington

CareerSource Gulf Coast – Bay, Gulf, Franklin

Child Care Aware

Children’s Campaign, Inc.

Children’s Defense Fund

The Child Development Education Alliance

The Children’s Forum

Department of Children and Families Child Care Home Page

Department of Children and Families Licensing

Department of Children and Families Public Provider Search

Don’t Miss The Signs – Report Child Abuse

Early Education and Care/Head Start

Florida Department of Education

Equity Through Our Children’s Eyes

Florida Department of Children and Families Abuse Hotline

Florida Kid Care

Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS)

Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services

Florida Office of Early Learning

Florida Prepaid College Board

The Junior League of Panama City Diaper Bank

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The National Association of Child Care Professionals

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

The National Association for Family Child Care

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

The Nation’s Network of Child Care Resource and Referral

Parenting.org

Sesame Street in Communities

United Way of Northwest Florida

WFSU Public Media

Information for Victims of Domestic Violence or Homeless Families

If you are a case manager and need specific forms or resources for domestic violence/homeless family referrals, please follow the link using the red button below.