Connect
Connect identifies needs and links families to the programs that best serve them
Through universal screenings, Connect identifies needs and links families to the programs that best serve them. This coordinated intake and referral process ensures the best fit for families and streamlines access to services. At the same time, it improves program enrollment and retention rates, reduces duplication of efforts and builds a broader early childhood system of care in Florida.
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Connect helps pregnant women, caregivers and families with young children by providing a one-stop entry point for needed services, such as education and support in childbirth, newborn care, parenting, child development, food and nutrition, mental health and financial self-sufficiency.
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Services
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Pregnancy education and support
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Childbirth education
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Newborn care instruction
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Breastfeeding education and support
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Parenting education and support
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Counseling services
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Help to quit smoking
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Nutritional education
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School readiness
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Child development education and support
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Family planning education
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Car seat safety
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Infant safety
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Home visiting programs
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Other community resources
