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The Children's Center

5650 South Washington Avenue
Titusville, FL 32780
321-264-0855
childrenscenter@parrishmed.com

Parrish Medical Center

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World's Greatest Baby Shower Coming Saturday, May 1

Annual event to be held at The Children's Center in Titusville

TITUSVILLE, FLA, March 12, 2010— The best gift you can give an expectant or new mother is to bring her to the World's Greatest Baby Shower, Saturday, May 1 — communities working together to promote healthy babies and healthy mothers. This annual event will be held at The Children's Center, 5650 South Washington Avenue, Titusville. The free event will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and targets all new and expectant parents, including adoptive parents.

The World's Greatest Baby Shower offers educational exhibits and helpful presentations by healthcare and other children's experts, plus light refreshments and plenty of door prizes. Topics this year are "Make Your Own Baby Food," offered by Beth Shephard, University of Florida Extension Agent/IFAS Brevard County Extension; "Diabetes in Children" by Omar Hudson, MD, pediatric endocrinologist with MIMA; "Drowning Prevention/Water Safety" by Gayle Whitworth, University of Florida Extension Agent/IFAS Brevard County Extension; and "Ask A Doc" panel with a lactation specialist, midwife, anesthesiologist and pediatrician. Over 40 informational booths showcasing agencies or merchants will offer their services to young families with soon-to-be newborns or infants under two years old.

Sponsors of the World's Greatest Baby Shower are Parrish Medical Center Spirit of Women, University of Florida/Brevard County Extension Service, Titusville Kiwanis, The Children's Center, Brevard County Health Department/WIC and B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc.

For more information call 321-633-1702, or 321-952-4536, ext.245


UCF Cornerstone Students to Volunteer at The Children's Center

Community is invited to help spruce up the handicapped accessible play structure

TITUSVILLE, FLA, April 2, 2010—The University of Central Florida College of Business Administration's "Cornerstone" students are completing a community volunteer project at The Children's Center located at 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, on Sunday, April 11, beginning at 8 a.m.

Donated supplies will allow the students and community volunteers to prep, paint and recoat the handicapped accessible play structure at The Children's Center. Support has been received from local businesses, including Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Richard's Paint, Home Depot and Sherwin Williams of Merritt Island. Lending the expertise to complete this project will be Joe Caslin Painting & Pressure Cleaning.

If you are interested in supporting this project or learning more about the early childhood services offered at The Children's Center please call 264-0855.

The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The Children's Center consists of six local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The Center annually serves nearly 1,300 children and their families. Visit The Children's Center online at parrishchildrenscenter.com.


Developmental Milestones Awareness: Healthy Living Seminar

Learn about the stages of development from birth to age 3 at The Children's Center

TITUSVILLE, FLA, March 29, 2010 — As the parent of a new baby or toddler you've probably wondered if he or she is developing appropriately. When should you expect your baby to roll over or sit up? When should your toddler walk up and down the stairs without assistance?

Find the answers when you attend the Healthy Living Seminar "Developmental Milestones Awareness," Wednesday, April 14 at 10 a.m. at The Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville. Join other families and learn about the stages of development from birth to age 3 when Occupational Therapist Marcelle Horn-Mandiola, with Parrish Medical Center Pediatric Rehabilitation, will answer these questions and more.

For more information and to register, call 264-0855 or email childrenscenter@parrishmed.com.

The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The Children's Center consists of six local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The Center annually serves nearly 1,300 children and their families. Visit The Children's Center online at parrishchildrenscenter.com.

About Us

The Children's Center, a service of Parrish Medical Center, provides an array of childhood development programs under one roof. The center is home to several area health and human service agencies, all non-profit. Our playground is wheelchair accessible and fun at every developmental stage. We also host numerous community education classes for parents and early childhood providers.

Mission

To function as a collaborative, community-focused organization designed to meet the health care and educational needs of our community by providing access to services for children and their families.

Vision

Our vision is to develop "Strong Families for Life!"


The Children's Center, a service of Parrish Medical Center, provides an array of childhood development services under one roof. The Center is home to several area health and human service agencies. The Center features a therapeutic playground that is fun at every developmental stage. The Center also hosts numerous community education classes for families.

Parrish Medical Center News

Parrish Medical Center - Children's Center Website



Children's Center in Titusville, FL

Specialty Services


Parrish Early Care and Education (PECE)

Children ages 1 to 5 years old. Offering full and part time childcare and education services in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Qualified teachers and low child to staff ratios. Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) programs for 4 year olds from 8:30am-11:45am. NAEYC accredited.

Playgroups

Children ages infants to 4 years old. Children learn through music, stories, crafts, sensory and motor experiences, and creative play. Facilitated by a certified teacher. For moms, dads, grandparents, or other caregiver and their child, one hour per week.
Eileen LoPresti in MaK Group 2-24-2010

MAK Gathering
(Moms and Kidz) (321-268-6682)

A support group for new parents and nursing moms. A place to gain knowledge and support on issues of child development. Offered twice a week at no charge.

Respite Care

A break for parents of special needs children ages 1 to 15. One evening a month special needs children and their siblings interact with their peers while caregivers have time away.

Parrish Pediatric Rehabilitation

18 years of age. We provide natural environment for children ages birth to 3 years old. Other specialty services like infant massage and handwriting classes are offered on an as needed basis. Services are provided at The Children's Center, in homes and in early childhood programs throughout the county.

Baby Blossoms Boutique
(321-567-0567)

For New Moms and Babies. The following items are available in the boutique, as well as others not listed: Pregnancy support bands, nursing bras, Medela breast pumps & nursing supplies, slings, diaper bags, safety items, pillows, Robeez shoes, music for relaxation & stimulation, sign language books & videos, specialty gifts & jewelry and Baby Shower gift registry.
Email: babyblossomsboutique@parrishmed.com



Partner Agencies


Brevard Public Schools

Brevard County School Board
(321-723-2677 x14501)

Preschool Early Intervention at home or daycare for children with special needs and preschool classrooms at The Children's Center. Transition services are provided from Early Steps to preschool and from preschool to Kindergarten.
www.brevard.k12.fl.us
Child Care Association

Child Care Association
(321-634-3500)

Child Care Association of Brevard County
Children infant to 5 years. These programs offer full day services for Head Start and Early Head Start quality pre-school and infant toddler care with education services in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. NAEYC accredited.
http://www.childcareassociation.org/
Early Steps - Children's Medical Services

Early Steps
(321-634-3688)

Serves children infant to 36 months with developmental delays. This program provides trans-disciplinary screening and evaluation. Family Service Coordinators assist families in obtaining services to benefit their child's development.
www.cms-kids.com/EarlyStepsHome.htm
United Way of Brevard

Healthy Families Brevard
(321-267-1502)

Provides support, education and assistance to families as they face one of life's greatest challenges and joys of becoming parents. Voluntary, in-home visits with families who have children from birth through age five.
www.uwbrevard.org/healthyfamilies.html
Hidden Potentials

Hidden Potentials, Inc.
(321-267-6318)

Specialized one-on-one tutoring for special needs and regular education children in their home or school. Care giving services (personal care, companion, respite) provided to children and adults through Medicaid Waiver and private pay.
www.hpotentials.com





 


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