Community Coalition For Families & Children

Early Childhood Development: Provides evidence-based instruction on group and in-home settings; promotes childhood readiness and social-emotional skills in children ages 0-5, and provides parents access to childhood development and health screenings, parenting education, resources, and social capital in the form of play groups and group connections.

Healthy Living: Programs help people become aware of and have access to healthy choices. Expected results are that an increase in healthy behaviors like exercise and proper nutrition and decrease in unhealthy choices will results in less obese citizens who are better equipped to manage their health. Programs include cooking matters adult exercise, catch (coordinated approach to children's health)., eat play grow, exploring goods together and community gardens.

Parenting Education: Provides evidence-based instruction in group and in-home settings and community-based events; for caregivers of children aged 1-4, 5-11, teens and for those parenting after divorce or parenting as grandparents; positive parenting techniques include problem solving, remaining calm, and non-violent discipline; provides resources and social capital to improve a family's resiliency.

Adult Education: Delivers the county's only general education development (GED) instruction, test preparation and computerized testing. Expected results are that graduates will have extended work, education and income opportunities ultimately contributing to a more productive economy.

Basic Needs: This concrete support in times of need may include financial assistance with energy bills, food, flex funding housing and transportation. Family eligibility is determined by Community Partnership advocates in order to address immediate need for family stability, and financial coaching is provided. Expected results are that families who feel supported become more resilient and increase their readiness for long-term change.

Other programatic expenses.