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For Families and Dads

• Whole Child Connection
• Nutrtion and Fitness
• A Child Forever

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Whole Child Connection

Whole Child communities are designated as such by The Lawton Chiles Foundation based on a community-wide commitment to shared philosophies to serve young children and their families. Other communities include Manatee, Martin, Leon, Polk, Hardee, Highlands and Gadsden. Several more Florida counties are in the process of adopting the Whole Child philosophy.

A Whole Child Community uses web-based technology; a commitment from all segments of the community; and community leaders united as Action Teams to build and maintain a community where everyone works together to make sure children thrive.

We use web-based technology called the “Whole Child Connection” to:

• Assist families in identifying the needs of their young children.
• Connect families with appropriate service providers,
• Encourage and enable service providers to build collaborative networks, &
• Enable communities to identify gaps in service and assess their progress in ensuring that all children thrive.

Whole Child communities believe that all segments of the community need to work together to make sure children thrive. Each segment has unique opportunities for contribution.

• Business
• Civic Groups
• Education
• Providers
• Government
• Faith-based organizations
• Families

Whole Child focuses on programs, activities, and support services families need to nurture the “Six Dimensions of a Whole Child.”

• Physical and Mental Health
• Quality Early Education and Development
• Social-Emotional Development
• Spiritual Foundation and Strength
• Safe and Nurturing Environment
• Economic Stability

Coming soon… www.WholeChildGadsden.com!
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