Under 12 Months
“Great Beginnings” – Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Family Fundamentals is changing it’s name! The grand opening of The Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource Center is November 4th. The new center will be located at Bonnet Springs Park and have the same great classes.
Family Fundamentals is a collaboration of organizations committed to strengthening families and our community by increasing access and awareness to resources and services.
Located in the heart of Lakeland, the Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource Center is a community-based learning and resource center that provides classes, playgroups, workshops, developmental checkups, community activities, and support for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-6, as well as for expectant moms and dads. We strive to make childhood a happy, healthy, and wholesome experience for every child and parent in Polk County.
Agencies offer services on-site to provide a one-stop opportunity for parents and caregivers. Individuals can come for one service or class and return for others.
Free Child Development Classes
Currently classes are paused due to construction at our downtown location. Classes will resume in November once we move to The Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource Center at Bonnet Springs Park.
Class sizes are limited. Please register online and be on time. Anyone arriving 15 minutes late to class may not be able to attend.
Classes are designed for the specific age listed in the class. If you bring another child, the guardian must provide supervision at all times to ensure younger or older siblings safety.
Great Beginnings | Children under 12 Months
Tuesday mornings from 9:00 am to 9:45 am.
Once Upon a Time | Children Age 12-24 Months
Thursday mornings from 9:00 am to 9:45 am.
Twogether Time | Children Age 2
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
Marvelous Monday | Children Ages 3-5
Monday mornings from 9:30am to 11:15am.
Wonderful Wednesday | Children Ages 3-5
Wednesday mornings from 9:30am to 11:15am.
Move It, Move It Friday | Children Ages 3-5
Friday mornings from 9:30am to 11:15am.
Other Family Support Services
Infant Massage
Learn the basic techniques of calming, soothing, relaxing, and bonding with your baby, all while providing numerous health benefits. Some of the benefits include:
- Improved sleep patterns
- Enhanced development
- Stress reduction
- Reduction of depression and anxiety in mothers
- It helps you to understand your baby’s particular nonverbal language.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Imagination Library provides children with a free new book every month through their fifth birthday. Children are mailed an age-appropriate book directly to their homes to build their own private library. Polk County areas currently in the program are Bartow, Fort Meade, Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Lakeland and all of Hardee and Highlands counties.
Born Learning
Everyday life is a learning experience for children! Born Learning is a public engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities. Through national public service advertising, parent materials and community mobilization activities, Born Learning provides action steps that are fun, easy – and can be taken in everyday moments – to prepare young children for school.
Highlands County Division
United Way of Central Florida has been serving the Highlands County community for over 30 years by understanding local needs and contracting with qualified partners to improve the community. The Highlands County Division was added to the service area in 1987.
2-1-1
United Way’s 211 is the most comprehensive source of human and social services information in the country. Our teams of compassionate, highly trained specialists are available 24/7 to connect you with the best services available in Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. United Way’s 211 provides information about:
- supplemental food & nutrition programs
- clothing, shelter & housing options
- financial assistance
- health care services
- child, adolescent & adult mental health services
- support groups for individuals with mental illnesses & special needs
- child & family services
- services for individuals with disabilities
- and more.
Phone: 888-370-7188 | Email: uw211help@gmail.com | Text: text your zip code to 898-211
Online Chat: Click here to begin the online chat
Currently, the center is located at 109 N. Kentucky Ave in Lakeland, above the Explorations V Children’s Museum. As of November 4, the center will be located at Bonnet Springs Park.
The Fundamental Blueprint
For more information call 863-686-1221 x221, or email familyfundamentals@uwcf.org
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Visit us: 109 N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
By Phone: 863.686.1221 x 221
Our Mission
To inspire our community to give, advocate and volunteer by identifying needs and mobilizing vetted resources to create positive, local change.
Our Vision
To unite our community and empower everyone to achieve their full potential.
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Lakeland, FL 33812
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