Families

Family Resources

Learning Starts at Home

Parents and families play an important role in a child’s development and learning. This page has been developed to connect parents and families to resources that support their child’s growth.

Resources

Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness & Resources

Hillsborough County Stay Safe Page

Find Evacuation Information

Emergency Shelters

General and Special Needs Shelters

HART Emergency Service Routes

Hillsborough County Emergency Management

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Disaster Supply Kit Checklist

2-1-1 24-hour Community Information and Referral Service

Pet Disaster Planning

Register for Special Needs Disaster Assistance

Community Resources

2-1-1 Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
Luthern Services
ECHO
Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services
Children’s Home Network
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Florida Department of Children and Families

Early Literacy Resource Guide Hillsborough/Pinellas

Health

Florida KidCare
Gracepoint Wellness
Hillsborough County Prescription Assistance
Tampa Family Health Centers Community Resources
Suncoast Community Health Centers
Northside Behavioral Health Center

Food, Housing, Utilities

Feeding Tampa Bay
Temporary Cash Assistance Program and Supplemental Nutrition Programs (Formerly Food Stamp Program)
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
Metropolitan Ministries
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
Tampa Housing Authority
Dawning Family Services
Hillsborough County LIHEAP/EHEAP
City of Tampa Utilities Assistance

Affordable Internet

T-Mobile Internet

Early Childhood

Child Care Aware
Early Head Start and Head Start Programs
Healthy Start Coalition
Champions for Children
Early Steps
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)

ELCHC Family-Friendly Coloring Pages & Activities

Printable Coloring Pages

Busch Gardens Preschool Card

Useful Downloads

DEL Family Guide – English

DEL Family Guide – Español

Change of Status Form – English

Change of Status Form – Español

Suspension of Care Form – English

Suspension of Care Form – Español

Verification of Loss of Income Form – English

Verification of Loss of Income Form – Español

CCR&R Parent Packet – English

CCR&R Parent Packet – Español

SR-Eligibility Checklist – English & Español

SR - Redetermination Documents Checklist – English

SR - Redetermination Documents Checklist – Español

VPK Residential Eligibility – English

VPK Residential Eligibility – Español

SR Self-Employment Verification Checklist – English & Español

SR Self-Employment Verification – English

SR Self-Employment Verification – Español

SR-Affidavit of Residency – English

SR-Affidavit of Residency – Español

SR-Child Support Verification – English

SR-Child Support Verification – Español

SR-Exemption from Work Requirements Due to Disability

SR-Provider Transfer Request Form – English

SR-Provider Transfer Request Form – Español

SR-Request to Change Status – English

SR-Request to Change Status – Español

SR-School Readiness Application – English

SR-School Readiness Application – Español

SR-School Readiness Terms & Conditions

SR-School Verification Form – English

SR-School Verification Form – Español

SR-Second Provider Request Form – English

SR-Second Provider Request Form – Español

SR-Verification of Employment – English

SR-Verification of Employment – Español

SR-Verification of Employment Schedule – English

SR-Verification of Employment Schedule – Español

VPK Affidavit of Residency – English

VPK Affidavit of Residency – Español

Manual para padres sobre el Prekindergarten Voluntario VPK

SR 100 Income Worksheet for Eligibility and Parent Copayments

VPK Child Attendance & Parental Choice Certificate

VPK How to Apply for Specialized Instructional Services (SIS)

VPK Parent Guide – English

VPK Parent Guide – Español

VPK Parent Handbook – English

VPK Parent Handbook – Español

VPK Long Attendance Verification

VPK Short Attendance Verification

Quality Checklist for Centers - Creole

Quality Checklist for Family Child Care Homes - Creole

Sign In / Out Sheet For Families – Español

Sign In / Out Sheet For Families – English

Behavior Support Services Flyer - English & Spanish

6302 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 515-2340

Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) services provided by the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County are available to all families residing within Hillsborough County. We are committed to ensuring that every family has access to resources, information, and support to find high-quality child care options that meet their specific needs.

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REGISTRATION

All registrations for IECP learning events and workshops are completed online. Registrations are received on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited. An account to our online platform is required for all learning event registrations regardless of cost or type of payment used.

PAYMENT

Payment, if required, can be made online at the time of registration.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Registrants have up to 48 hours before a scheduled learning event to cancel. A refund will be made to the online account on file.

LEARNING EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

The event sponsor reserves the right to cancel a learning event due to low registration. If a session is cancelled, those registered will be contacted by email and notified of the cancellation. A credit will be applied to the online account on file.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

You are encouraged to log on virtually or arrive in person 5-10 minutes prior to the start time of your learning event. Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE SESSION. Partial in-service credit may be offered, if applicable. Make-up sessions WILL NOT BE OFFERED for any learning event.

ANTI – DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The IECP and ELCHC shall not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability/handicap, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or age in any aspect of a learning event, training workshop or professional development. The ELCHC also reasonably accommodates individuals with disabilities, handicaps and/or religious beliefs.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

Any person with a disability/handicap requiring reasonable accommodations should call 813.515.2340 no later than seven business days prior to the scheduled learning event.

LEARNER SECURITY POLICY

The ELCHC strives to protect the privacy of learners that attend our learning events. Because each learner must register through our online learning platform, each record is restricted from public access. Learners can obtain a copy of their certifications as well as their own demographic/contact information provided. For online support, learners may call 813.515.2340 for assistance accessing their records. Learners are required to verify their Identification at all learning events by showing a state or government issued ID with photograph.

PROPRIETARY INTEREST POLICY

Individuals who participate in ELCHC’s learning events have the right to know about the proprietary interest a trainer/ instructor may have in a product or service prior to attending. All trainers/instructors are required to disclose proprietary interest in any produce, instrument, device, service and/or materials discussed at an event training, program, or workshop, as well as the source of any compensation related to the presentation.

CEU AWARD POLICY

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be awarded for all learning events three hours or longer in duration. Learning events less than three hours will be awarded in-service hours upon completion. CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of the learning event. To successfully complete the learning event, learners must arrive on time, attend all required sessions, be an active participant and complete all related assignments and/or surveys as defined by the trainer/instructor. Online training must have an engagement score of 75% or more. For all online training – CAMERAS MUST BE ON – NO EXCEPTIONS. Participant’s names for online training must match the name provided at registration. Any required assignments or surveys will be outlined in the Training Description on our online platform. Learners are encouraged to contact trainers/ instructors with any questions and/or clarification needed regarding the successful completion of assignments or surveys. In-service hours will be awarded in place of CEUs if the learner does not meet the requirements of successful completion as defined by the instructor/trainer.
* Trainings may be recorded for educational purposes.

ACHIEVEMENT BONUS

To earn an achievement bonus, you must be teaching in Hillsborough County and meet all the requirements of the course, including pre/post assessments, homework assignments, reflection, and LMS instructor evaluation (if applicable). Each individual is limited to four training achievement bonuses per training cycle, and bonuses will not be given for previously completed coursework. Additionally, a W9 form must be submitted, and the address on the form must match the address on your LMS account. If you have any questions, please contact Abbey Landa at alanda@elchc.org.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon the successful completion of a learning event/training participants will receive a Certificate of Completion that can be retrieved from their individual online LMS account.

CHILD CARE

All learning events/training sessions are designed for adult audiences. We ask that all registrants make the necessary childcare arrangements to meet the minimum requirements for participation in the learning event. Childcare is not available.