PARENTING EDUCATION
GROUPS
Find A Group And Register Your Child
Parenting Education Groups
Forty Carrots offers a variety of groups addressing families’ needs throughout the many stages of a child’s development from birth through age 5: parenting education for families with infants, play-based parenting groups for parents, caregivers and children, discussion groups to build trust and support among parents, and parenting education groups helping families involved in the court system work toward reunification with their children. Forty Carrots’ Parenting Education programs are held at Forty Carrots Parenting Center, area nonprofits, public schools and libraries in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our Partners In Play® (PIP) and Partners In Movement groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
Partners In Play® In-House – PIP Goes on a Picnic
two 3-week sessions | FEE – $66 PER SESSION
Join us for a PICNIC at Forty Carrots! In this series, our PIP group will explore Mouse’s First Summer and enjoy a delightful picnic in the Parenting Center. Each week, we’ll celebrate the simple joys of summer together.
LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
MINIS: 9-20 Months
Mondays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
SESSION 1: June 9 – June 23
SESSION 2: July 7 – July 21
TODDLERS: 14-30 Months
Thursdays 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
SESSION 1: June 12 – June 26
SESSION 2: July 10 – July 24
EXPLORERS: 24-36 Months
Thursdays 11:30 AM – 12:45 AM
SESSION 1: June 12 – June 26
SESSION 2: July 10 – July 24
PARTNERS IN MOVEMENT – IN HOUSE
two 3-week sessions | FEE – $66 per session
Move, Groove and Bond! Join other families ready to explore a child’s world through movement, music, and play. It’s a great way to connect with your child and meet other families in a welcoming, supportive space. This group is for mobile babies – age 5.
LOCATION:
1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
DAYS + TIMES
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
DATES + FEES
June 11 – June 25 | 3 Weeks | $66
July 9 – July 23 | 3 Weeks | $66
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (OPENS APRIL 27)
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®
A free group for parents and infants | 0 to 7 months
Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating parenting in a supportive and informative group with our Parenting Educators. Explore topics that are relevant to you and your family as you begin the journey of raising a healthy and happy child.
DAYS, TIMES + LOCATIONS
NEW LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Mondays | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | January 13 – May 12
JACARANDA LIBRARY
Mondays | 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | January 13 – May 12
BRADEN RIVER LIBRARY
Tuesdays | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | January 7 – May 13
FEE: Free – NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
LACTATION LOOP AT FORTY CARROTS
FRIDAYS | JANUARY 10 – MAY 16 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FEE: Free – NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
NEW LOCATION: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Join us at Lactation Loop at Forty Carrots! Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding we are here to support you! Would you like to connect with others who are on this journey? Meet our friendly International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and have answers custom to your feeding experience. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, this group is for you to share experiences, and its FREE!
FACILITATED BY: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
FREE Partners In Play® [PIP] at Your Neighborhood Sarasota County Library
DROP IN GROUPS | BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD
FEE: Free
REGISTRATION: No registration required. Ask your youth librarian for a PIP ticket.
Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
- Elsie Quirk Library
January 13 – May 12
Mondays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
January 13 – May 12
Mondays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - North Port Library
January 7 – May 13
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - North Sarasota Library
January 7 – May 13
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - Shannon Staub Library
January 8 – May 14
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Jacaranda Library
January 8 – May 14
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Gulf Gate Library
January 8 – May 15
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Selby Library
January 9 – May 15
Thursdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Fruitville Library
January 10 – May 16
Fridays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
FREE Partners In Play® [PIP] at Your Neighborhood Manatee County Library
DROP IN GROUPS | BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OLD
FEE: Free
REGISTRATION: No registration required. Ask your youth librarian for a PIP ticket.
Drop in to enjoy a special uninterrupted playtime with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand.
- Downtown Central Library
April 1 – May 13
Tuesdays, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM - South Manatee Library
January 7 – May 13
Tuesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Palmetto Library
January 28 – May 13
Tuesdays, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM - Braden River Library
January 10 – May 16
Fridays, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM - Anna Maria Island Library
January 10 – May 16
Fridays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Lakewood Ranch Library
January 10 – May 16
Fridays, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM - Rocky Bluff Library
January 10 – May 16
Fridays, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
With a Parenting Educator
Parenting consultations are available over the phone or through video conferencing with a Parenting Educator. Each consultation provides dedicated time with a Parenting Educator so you can ask questions, learn more about early childhood development or address concerns. Private consultations also provide an opportunity to obtain resources and solutions specific to your family’s needs. To request an appointment, please contact us via PARENTING@FORTYCARROTS.COM.
Circle of Security®
Participants complete an 8-week, twelve-hour series. Forty Carrots offers the program FREE.
- Meets 12th Judicial Circuit Court requirements
- Approved by Safe Children Coalition
- Certificate of completion, meeting court requirements and Safe Children Coalition, provided upon completion
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Parenting Education & Mental Health groups are provided by Forty Carrots Family Center, a nonprofit that nurtures healthy child and family development through research-based, relationship-centered education and mental health services, and are funded in part by the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, Sarasota County Government, PNC Foundation, Wilson-Wood Foundation, Inc., Harold C. and Jacqueline F. Bladel Foundation, Sarasota County Foundation, Montei Foundation, Venice Golf and Country Club, Amicus Foundation Inc., Bishop-Parker Foundation, Florida Blue Foundation, MSC Foundation, Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation, Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation, Edward and Wanda Jordan Family Foundation, Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Foundation, Shifting Gears on Brain Health, Kathryn H. Beach Charitable Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, First Horizon Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Carolyn Caruthers Fund II and James Franklin Warnell & Dorothy J. Warnell Fund, Bank of America Client Foundation, McCune Family Foundation, Zonta Fund for Women, Heron Creek Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation: Weichel Family Fund, Wawa Foundation, and Anonymous Donors.