This play-based program fosters connection and development through interactive activities that encourage learning and growth in a fun, supportive environment. Welcome to Our World ® (WOW) is a talk-and-play program for caregivers and their infants, from newborn to 7 months old. This group offers a warm, welcoming space for conversation, connection, and early bonding experiences during the early months of parenting. In addition, The Ringling Museum will be joining Forty Carrots at DeSoto Library to collaborate in our groups! They’ll be bringing a rich, hands-on art experience to families who may not have the opportunity to travel to the museum themselves. This partnership will be a great way to broaden access to the arts and deepen the family experience in our programs.

Both PIP and WOW are grounded in strengthening family systems through nurturing relationships and secure attachment. These programs support caregiver resilience, provide valuable early childhood and parenting information, and help build strong community connections. Our goal is to ensure a solid emotional foundation for each child through supportive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences.