Families are their child's first teachers and best advocates.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month & Mother's Day in May, the Coalition will recognize and engage mothers, motherly figures, and the entire family in educational activities through collaborative efforts with other agencies. We are planning a literacy night which will include arts and crafts and materials to support mental health, learning at home, and to promote positive parent-child relationships.
Early Intervention Specialists from the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach will facilitate a pop-up playtime for children from birth to age 5. Families will be provided with materials to play and grow social-emotional development. Parents are welcome to drop in, engage with each station to learn new skills, and check on the social-emotional development of their children with a specialist. No registration is required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call (561) 868-7703.
For families with children up to age 13. Speak with staff from the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County to find a childcare provider that serves your child’s unique needs. Discuss financial assistance options for childcare, aftercare, and other free programs including VPK and Early Head Start/child development services. For more information, call (561) 514-3300.
In June, we are celebrating fathers, father figures, and male involvement. We are including fathers in the home and outside of the home to enhance family connections & participation in their child's education. This effort is a partnership between Lutheran Services and the BRIDGES in support of families.
Learn more and register for our workshops here!
Play & Learn Groups will take place every Tuesday, 11am, at the Palm Springs office, and every Wednesday, 11am, at the Port Center office. During these group meetings, children will learn through play, get to practice being with their peers, and spend quality time
with their caregivers. All children five years and under are welcome!
The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department Education & Training Center is now offering free Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Caregivers with children between the ages of 2-8 may be eligible.
Free Parent & Family Literacy Workshops will be available at the Mandel Public Library! Learn tips and strategies on how to share a book with your child and to build comprehension.
Dinner will be provided to those who RSVP, and there will be prize drawings at each event for parents and caregivers. Learn more and register HERE!
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, The Early Learning Coalition joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Together, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness.
Summer BreakSpot, or the Summer Food Service Program, provide nutritious meals to children and teens 18 and under in their communities during the summer.
Summer BreakSpots are conveniently located throughout Florida in neighborhoods, churches and schools so children can walk to the sites. Some Summer BreakSpots are mobile and visit different areas and some may offer transportation. To find a location, visit the site finder map, text “Food” to 304- 304 or dial 2-1-1 when schools release for the summer break. The 2024 Summer BreakSpot site map will be available on May 15.
The weather is getting warmer, and there's no better time to enroll your child in swimming lessons than now. Children ages 2-12 who are non-swimmers are eligible for the Drowning Coalition of Palm Beach County's swim program. Financial guidelines also apply. Find out if your child is eligible by visiting the Drowning Coalition's site:
If your family needs support with food in Palm Beach County, please visit:
Boynton Beach Administrative Office
Hours: 8:30am to 5pm (Monday-Thursday)
8:30am to 12pm, calls until 5pm (Friday)
2300 High Ridge Road, Suite 115
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Palm Springs Office
Hours: 8am to 5:30pm (Monday-Thursday),
8am to 12pm for calls only (Friday)
1630 South Congress Avenue, Suite 300
Palm Springs, Florida 33461
Riviera Beach/Port Center Office
Hours: 8am to 5:30pm (Monday-Thursday)
2051 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Suite 300
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
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If you require Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations to participate in any ELCPBC event or activity, please notify Christie Young, Single Point of Contact, by phone at 561-214-7424 or by email at christie.young@elcpalmbeach.org within at least seven (7) days of the event. Accommodation will be provided at no extra charge.