FAMILY RESOURCES
Families are their child's first teachers and best advocates.

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TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
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3/17/26, 10:30am: Ages & Stages Playtime: Social-Emotional Development
Join a pop-up playtime for children ages birth to 5, where caregivers can meet with an Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach specialist to check their child's social-emotional development.
https://mandel-fl.whofi.com/calendar/event/296699?method=embed
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4/09/26, 7pm: VPK: What Parents Need to Know (English Session)
Families, ask your questions about the VPK program during this free, virtual webinar!
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ktcCs32CQeubHSU7-UgFhQ
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4/16/26, 7pm: VPK: Lo que Usted necesita saber acerca del VPK (Spanish Session)
Familias, ¡hagan sus preguntas sobre el programa VPK durante este seminario web virtual gratuito!
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EqRbygnjQtq3EfDgWLeRxg
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4/23/26, 7pm: VPK: Sa Paran Yo Bezwen Konnen (Creole Session)
Fanmi yo, poze kesyon nou yo sou pwogram VPK a pandan webinè vityèl gratis sa a!
REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wd8ljIuKQpyrbyZ0Q4w23A
ONGOING TRAINING
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Play & Learn Groups
Play & Learn Groups will take place every Wednesday, 2:30pm, at the Palm Springs 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!
Palm Springs: Wednesdays at 2:30pm
RESOURCES & EVENTS

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The New Worlds Reading Program
While November is National Family Literacy Month, the Coalition celebrates reading all year long! This is the perfect time to encourage the joy of reading and help children build a lifelong love of books. The New Worlds Reading Program makes it easy for families to spark that love at home!
Through this free program, eligible children recieve a new book each month, delivered right to their door. Every story is designed to inspire curiosity, imagination, and confidence in young readers.
Join us in celebrating this month and explore how New Worlds Reading can open up a world of possibilities for your child!
Learn More About New Worlds Reading
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Division of Early Learning Parent Pages
Families, find current information and resources on the Division of Early Learning (DEL) Parent Pages monthly newsletter! The link can be found here: https://www.fldoe.org/schools/early-learning/parents/parent-pages.stml
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Navigating the Upgraded Family Portal
The Family Portal has been upgraded to Single Sign-On. To access your account, follow the steps below. You can also refer to the Family Portal Guide or watch the video tutorial for instructions.
Existing Families:
- Visit the Family Portal. Click the Sign-In button.
- Click Hosted / Self-Registered login.
- Enter your username and password from the Single-Sign-On registration.
- You will be prompted to send a code to your selected method of multi-factor authentication. Retrieve the code and enter it. Then, click the Verify Code button.
- Your Family Portal account home page will be displayed.
New Families:
- Visit the Family Portal. Click the Sign-up button
- Enter your valid email address and click the Send Verification Button.
- Retrieve the code and enter it on the Portal page. Click the Verify Code button.
- Complete the relevant fields.
- You will be prompted to send a code to your selected method of multi-factor authentication. Retrieve the code and enter it. Then, click the Verify Code button.
- Navigate back to the Family Portal homepage to sign-in.
If you experience any issues or have questions, please email: communications@elcpalmbeach.org
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Developmental Awareness
"Learn the Signs and Act Early." This initiative is designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge to monitor and celebrate your child's development from birth to five years old. Every milestone—from how they play and learn to the way they speak, act, and move—is a vital part of their growth.
Why This Matters
The early years fly by, filled with precious moments and developmental milestones. Tracking these achievements allows you to celebrate your child's progress and quickly address any early signs of concern, ensuring they receive the support they need during this critical period.
What’s Included
We have gathered a comprehensive suite of resources to assist you in this journey:
- CDC Milestone Tracker App
- Learn the Signs and Act Early
- Help Me Grow FL
- Home Safe, Inc.
- Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System
- Easterseals Florida, Inc.
- Early Steps
- Ages 0-5 Milestone Checklist
- How to Get Help For Your Child
- Developmental Monitoring
Your involvement is crucial in ensuring your child receives the best start in life. Together, we can celebrate every achievement and promptly address any challenges along the way.

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