Spring Brings New Growth!
April 2023
Celebrate Earth Day with us at The Bay!
Come visit us Saturday, April 22nd from 10 am - 12 pm for a family fun event for Remake Learning Days! We will be giving away FREE items for children, including flower grow kits, bubbles, and other goodies.🌼
Join our nature scavenger hunt and explore The Bay!
Click here for details on how to participate and enter a $25 gift card drawing!
For more information about Remake Learning Days and the full event click HERE!
Initiative Updates
As of January 1st, 2023, 108 families have been helped by First 1000 Days Suncoast through the Family Navigation Program. 83% of service needs were resolved or are currently being assisted by an agency.
Perinatal Mental Health Coordination Hub
March 9th, 2023
The Perinatal hub provides a safe space for parents who are pregnant or postpartum to reach out for mental health support. By filling out a quick and confidential form online, our Family Navigator connects them with local services and follows up to provide ongoing support and care coordination during a vulnerable time.
Since February, First 1000 Days has assisted 11 pregnant or postpartum parents in getting connected to mental health resources for depression, anxiety, and/or stress.
Click here for meeting highlights.
If you or someone you know needs help getting connected, please call: 941-374-2752 or click HERE!
Manatee Navigator Workgroup
February 13th, 2023
This month there were 10 attendees at the February Navigator meeting. These workgroups are used as a place for helping professionals to network, share stories and barriers, and increase knowledge about resources. Guest speakers from Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness and HOPE Pathways shared information and resources about housing. Thank you for your time and expertise!
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Sarasota Navigator Workgroup
March 16th, 2023
23 helping professionals such as navigators, peer support specialists, community health workers, attended the March meeting. An incredible panel of guest speakers from Senior Friendship Center, Seniors Blue Book, and Area Agency for Aging for Southwest Florida shared resources for the aging population.
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Parent Advisory Committee
March 15th, 2023
Ten parents participated in the Parent Advisory Committee this month. The initiative’s website, fliers, and social media strategies were discussed and messages on empowerment shared amongst each other. Thank you to all our mamas that have participated, this was our 7th meeting!
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Professional Development
Calling all healthcare professionals!
Here’s an opportunity to learn about psychiatric support from Dr. Stacy Greeter.
Join the Zoom Meeting HERE!
Calls-to-Action
Join the Unite Us network to address social determinants of health needs and send closed-loop electronic referrals for families to medical, mental health, and social services.
If you provide mental health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals and want to join our effort, please contact us at First1000Days@smh.com
Interested in joining our email roster OR meeting the team? Email First1000Days@smh.com to get started!
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