Reach us at:
(813) 229-2884
Central Tampa Family Support & Resource Center
Located at the Children's Board
1002 E. Palm Ave. in Ybor City
Contact: Marci K. Delaney at 204-1741
or e-mail marcik@childrensboard.org
Ombudsman
For on-site information and referrals to provider services in Hillsborough County, contact
Arlinda S. Amos, Ph.D. at (813) 204-1726
Click here for the latest e-news about children, families and communities!
Latino Coalition of Tampa Bay
Click to View the Latino Coalition of Tampa Bay Network Directory (PDF)
The ASO
The Administrative Services Organization (ASO) is a financial tool used to help children and their families identify, arrange, and pay for supports and services with qualified community providers.
Launch the ASO Website
Developmental Screening
Developmental Screening for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children
(2007-2008 Schedule of Dates and Times)
Disaster Preparedness Guide
View the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Families with Children with Special Needs
Early Literacy Matters (ELM)
Early Literacy Matters (ELM) mission is to create opportunities that enable three to five-year old children to be successful when they enter kindergarten. The goal of the program is to promote emergent literacy skills through direct coaching in early childhood classrooms; supporting professional development of early childhood educators; and promoting literacy activities within the home. The program utilizes a coaching model that integrates modeling, observation and feedback between a literacy "coach" and a classroom teacher.
Early Literacy Matters (ELM) assists early childhood educators to develop and implement classroom strategies that are research-based and standards driven, by:
• Establishing print-rich environments
• Designing developmentally appropriate classrooms
• Creating specific areas for reading and writing
• Providing training in the basic components of emergent literacy
• Providing a Professional Development Pathway
For more information, visit their website at http://earlyliteracymatters.com
Early Learning Coalition
Mission is to promote school and life success for all young children and their families through quality school readiness services and supports. http://www.elchillsborough.org/
Federation of Families
The Federation is a national, parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and Youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families.
+SPiN
(Positive Support for Parents in Neighborhoods) A non-traditional, community-based plan that focuses on residents in the immediate University area. The program works directly with families to assist with housing, childcare, family counseling, school advocacy, tutoring and much more! For more information on +SPiN, call 813-977-7677. +SPIN Website
Important Phone Numbers
Call 2-1-1
Get Connected.
Get Answers.
2-1-1 Tampa Bay A free 24-hour information and referral hotline for non-emergency social services. For additional resources check out the Links section or call the Children's Board at 813-229-2884.
The Children's Board receives many questions regarding where and how to get help for children and families.
| Below are the most commonly requested telephone numbers. | |
|---|---|
| Child Abuse Council | 813-673-4646 |
| Child Protective Investigations | 813-627-2000 |
| Early Childhood Readiness |
813-744-8941 |
| Child Support Enforcement | 800-622-5437 |
| Florida Abuse Hotline | 800-96-ABUSE |
| Foster Home Licensing | 813-643-KIDS |
| Mediation & Diversion Services–Child Custody |
813-272-5642 |
- Mental Health Fact Sheet
- Key Terms and Acronyms
- 12 Questions Every Parent Should Ask
- Warning Signs to Get Help
- Internet Resources
- Helping Children & Families Cope with War & Trauma (brochure) PDF
Selecting Summer Care - Parent Checklist
Checklists are available in both English and Spanish. Hard copies may be obtained through your local school readiness coalitions and Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies in March 2005. Click here and look for "Checklist"
2007 HHS Poverty Guidelines
| Persons in Family or Household | 48 Contiguous States and D.C. |
Alaska | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,210 | 12,770 | 11,750 |
| 2 | $13,690 | 17,120 | 15,750 |
| 3 | $17,170 | 21,470 | 19,750 |
| 4 | $20,650 | 25,820 | 23,750 |
| 5 | $24,130 | 30,170 | 27,750 |
| 6 | $27,610 | 34,520 | 31,750 |
| 7 | $31,090 | 38,870 | 35,750 |
| 8 | $34,570 | 43,220 | 39,750 |
| For each additional person, add | $3,480 | 4,350 | 4,000 |
SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 15, January 24, 2007, pp. 3147–3148