MISSION
To function as a voluntary, collaborative, community-focused organization designed to meet the health care needs of our community by increasing access to services. We share Parrish Medical Center's mission to improve the health status of the whole community.
VISION
Our vision is to develop a family-friendly environment where children are assisted in their development regardless of their socio-economic status.
The center provides parents who are seeking help for their child(ren) numerous health and human services under one roof. From tutoring to early learning, mental health counseling to rehabilitation therapy, the center will be the location to take your child to receive either direct assistance or referrals.
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.
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Other Parrish Medical Center Agencies at The Children's Center
Parrish Medical Center (PMC) Pediatric Rehabilitation
PMC Pediatric Rehabilitation provides children with quality rehabilitation services, including developmental screenings, consultations, play groups, and support groups.
Our staff works in collaboration with parents, family members, and teachers to enhance your child's development within the context of his/her daily routines (eating, dressing, playing, socializing, etc.)
While building relationships with families and teachers, our therapists offer support, resources and training opportunities. Our goal is to facilitate your child's growth and development to his/her fullest potential.
Speech therapists incorporate a variety of activities to enhance your child's sound production, feeding skills, as well as your child's ability to understand and express language.
Occupational therapists offer a fun experience that incorporates movement and sensory activities to enhance fine motor skill (small muscles), visual and auditory attention, motor planning skills and eye-hand coordination.
Physical therapists assist your child in movement activities to enhance gross motor skills (large muscles) to help your child to sit, crawl, stand, walk, and run. Activities are fun and interactive to encourage your child to practice balance, strength, and coordination.
For more information please call 321.264.9331.
Our brouchure in PDF format.
M.A.K. Gathering
(Moms and Kidz Gathering)
A support group for moms with babies and young children.
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Both groups meet at:
The Children's Center
5650 S. Washington Ave. (US 1)
Titusville, Fl . 32780
321 264-0855 |
Monday Mornings 10:00-11:30
Wednesday Mornings 10:00- 11:30
(Infant massage by Marcelle Horn-Mandiola 11:00-11:30)
We focus on breastfeeding issues , nutrition, teething, value of play, importance of reading to your child, and the ways you can take care of yourself as a parent. Occasionally we will host guest speakers to spotlight areas of interest.
There is no charge for this support group.
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The group is facilitated by:
Eileen LoPresti RN,BSN, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
Parrish Medical Center
Questions?....Call Eileen LoPresti at 268-6682
Our brouchure in PDF format. |
Parrish Early Care and Education (PECE)
PECE offers quality care to children ages six weeks through five years. It is a full day, year round program. The hours of operation are 6:30am - 6:00pm. The overall goal is to provide services that will enhance each child's health and growth, ultimately preparing these students for kindergarten. PECE is an inclusion model with several children receiving special education and therapy services as needed. Developmental screenings are given to all students and teachers focus on early literacy.
The PECE mission is to optimize the full potential in each child's development through support and education, ultimately preparing him/her with the life skills needed for kindergarten. PECE will provide high quality care with respect, compassion, and empathy for each child. PECE staff will work together in partnership with parents and professionals to embrace and understand each child's individual differences, abilities and needs. Volunteers are welcome.
For more information, please call 264-0855 ext. 3004.
Our brouchure in PDF format.
Respite Care
Respite, a break for caregivers and families, is a service in which temporary care is provided to children with disabilities, or chronic or terminal illnesses.
The Respite Care Program at The Children's Center is offered one Saturday evening per month from 4:00-8:00pm. Children with special needs and their siblings can safely play and interact with peers while parents and caregivers are given a "rest" from their demanding duties.
Children participate in crafts, stories, playground activities and gym time. The staff includes employees from The Children's Center partner agencies, a nurse, and trained volunteers.
Pre-registration is necessary due to limited spaces.
For more information, please call 264-0855 ext. 3042.
Playgroup Pals
Teacher facilitated playgroups are offered on a weekly basis for children ages 15-48 months. A parent/caregiver participates in the group and encourages the child's interaction with peers. The Playgroup format includes gym, circle time, music, stories and free play activities.
Playgroup Pals also have access to the playground where children can freely socialize with others. Parent educational resources and a strong network with other parents are available for all participants.
For more information, please call 264-0855 ext. 3042.
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Child Care Association |
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The Child Care Association of Brevard County, Inc. has earned the distinction of national accreditation, assuring our community of high standards of excellence throughout all of our programs. Head Start and Early Head Start are among the many programs and services that we provide to the families of Brevard County. Two classrooms are located at The Children's Center in Titusville.
Our Early Head Start classroom serves 8 children ages birth to three years. The full day, year round program provides child care and individualized education, health, nutritional and developmental plans for each child. In addition, the program includes parent involvement in the classroom, policy and decision making. Developmental screenings and assessments are given to all children, and specialized services provided as needed.
Our Head Start classroom serves 20 children, ages three to five years. It is also a full day, year round program. Children receive free medical and dental screenings, healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy the highest quality developmentally appropriate activities, including early literacy. Children leave Head Start better prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning, and ready to succeed. Specialized services are provided if needed, to ensure each child's readiness for school. As with Early Head Start, parents are an integral part of our program. We welcome volunteers.
For enrollment information, please call 264-4057 or 385-4315.
http://www.childcareassociation.org/
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Devereux |
Offers mental health counseling and play therapy for all ages, including children from birth to age 5. Patients can participate in individual or group therapy for emotional, behavioral and psychiatric disorders. Healthy Kids insurance is accepted along with Medicaid and other private insurance.
For more information, please call 631-6753.
www.devereux.org/site/PageServer
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Hidden Potentials, Inc. |
Hidden Potentials offers specialized, individual tutoring for a variety of children to include those with special needs (autism, down syndrome, learning disabilities, ADHD) and regular education children. Our program is designed to work closely with everyone who comes in contact with the child such as school personnel, therapists, parents and caregivers. Our trained facilitators come to the child's home or school environment and work on things such as academics, self-help, language, play and social skills.
Behavior plans for implementation in the home or school are also a part of our program and have proven to be extremely successful in changing negative behaviors.
For more information, call Kathy Clinton at 321.267.6318.
www.nbbd.com/hiddenpotentials/
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Healthy Start |
Healthy Start is a program of The Children's Home Society of Florida, Brevard Division, a non-profit organization. The North office is located at The Children's Center at 5650 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780.
Services are provided to pre and post natal families in Brevard County. Services are provided in the following areas: parenting education, childbirth education, breast feeding, counseling, nutritional education, smoking cessation and support, plus referrals. Some may receive in-house visitation.
For more information, please call Carol Awosiyan at 321.267.1502 ext. 1
www.chsfl.org/
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Healthy Families Brevard |
Healthy Families Brevard is proud to be a partner with The Children's Center. It is a voluntary primary prevention program designed to help parents be the best that they can be. The program is provided to families living in the following zip codes: 32754, 32796, 32780, 32926, 32922, 32927, 32953, 32955, 32935, 32901, 32905, 32907, and 32909.
The program provides home visitation services to families facilitated by a trained family support worker. The family support worker supports the family by helping promote positive parent-child relationships and healthy child development. Services can be offered to families prenatally or at the birth of a child and can continue up to five years.
For more information, please contact Sherrie Arflin at United Way of Brevard, 321.631.2740 OR Angela Kunsman at 321.267.1502 ext. 4
www.uwbrevard.org/
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School Board of Brevard County |
Brevard Public Schools provide educationl services for birth to age three with special needs, identified by Early Steps, in homes or day cares. Educational services for Pre-K handicapped classrooms are provided at The Children's Center.
For more information, please call 321.631.1911 x571.
www.brevard.k12.fl.us
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Early Steps |
Early Steps (ES) provides services for children from birth up to 36 months with disabilities or delays and their families. Part C, also known as Early Steps is a section of a federal law - Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Core Services provided by the ES include: Child Find and Referral, Multidisciplinary Team Evaluation, Family Service Coordination and Individual Family Support Planning.
Anyone can make a referral by calling the administrative office in Rockledge, 321.634.3688. General information will be taken over the phone. The family will then be assigned to a Family Service Coordinator (FSC). The FSC meets with the family and then schedules an initial evaluation. Eligibility determination and recommendations for services are made by the evaluation team. To be eligible for the program a child either must be born with an identified disability or show a 25% delay in any one area of development.
The ES provides case management for the families. Service coordinators are located in Rockledge, Melbourne, and Titusville. Other services are provided by many agencies throughout Brevard County. Some of these services are physical, occupational, and speech therapies, early intervention, hearing or vision screenings, assistive technology and more. Part C servics are funded in the followings ways: private insurance, Medicaid, Stage General Revenue Funds, local community resources, and Part C (as the payor of last resort).
For more information, please contact Early Steps at 321.634.3688.
www.cms-kids.com/EarlyStepsHome.htm
