Family Support Resources-Sarasota/Manatee Counties

First 1,000 Days Suncoast serves families in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.

They provide family support and resources during pregnancy and in their child’s first 1,000 days of life. That critical time is when 80 percent of a child’s brain develops.

They work closely with doctors, other health providers and community organizations to offer free and affordable services to local families.  Their goal is to provide needed support so every child can have a strong start in life.

Some of the services offered include:

• Mental health
• Prenatal care
• Medical care
• Childcare
• Food
• Transitional housing
• Parenting education and more.

To get connected to connected to services, register at:

Get Connected to Services — First 1,000 Days Suncoast (first1000dayssuncoast.org)

Or to learn more about all of the programs that they offer including fun online activities for kids, visit their website at: First 1,000 Days Suncoast (first1000dayssuncoast.org)