PARENTING EDUCATION
GROUPS
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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.
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 the newborn phase in a supportive and informative group to explore topics that are relevant to you and your family as you begin the journey of raising a healthy and happy child.
DATES
January 9 – May 7
DAYS, TIMES + LOCATIONS
THE PARENTING CENTER AT FORTY CARROTS
Mondays | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | January 22 – May 6
JACARANDA LIBRARY
Mondays | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | January 22 – May 6
BRADEN RIVER LIBRARY
Tuesdays | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | January 9 – May 7
FEE: Free – NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
Being a new parent is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It is so easy to feel isolated and alone… but you’re not! We are here for you. Our support group offers a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space to meet with other new parents in a similar stage of life as you. Join us from the comfort of your own home (sweatpants, messy buns, and chestfeeding welcome) as we discuss common issues, challenges, and successes that may play a role in your mental health and emotional wellbeing as you navigate this journey to parenthood. Whether you are a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, our group is a great opportunity to share experiences and offer & receive support. The group is facilitated by licensed therapists but is run by YOU!
LACTATION LOOP AT FORTY CARROTS
Fridays | January 12 – May 10 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FEE: Free – NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
LOCATED IN THE PARENTING CENTER AT FORTY CARROTS
A place where families can find the community support they need to successfully provide breastmilk to their babies. Whether you’re a mother looking to nurse with more confidence, someone who is finding the 4th trimester challenging or have decided to exclusively pump, let us help you!
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.
- William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library
January 22 – May 6
Mondays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Elsie Quirk Library
January 22 – May 6
Mondays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - North Port Library
January 9 – May 7
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - North Sarasota Library
January 9 – May 7
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM - Shannon Staub Library
January 10 – May 8
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Jacaranda Library
January 10 – May 8
Wednesdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Selby Library
January 11 – May 9
Thursdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Gulf Gate Library – Special Guest: The Ringling Museum of Art
January 11 – May 9
Thursdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Fruitville Library
January 12 – May 10
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
January 9 – May 7
Tuesdays, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM - Palmetto Library
January 9 – May 7
Tuesdays, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM - South Manatee Library
January 9 – May 7
Tuesdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Braden River Library
January 12 – May 10
Fridays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Anna Maria Island Library
January 12 – April 26
Fridays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Rocky Bluff Library
January 12 – May 10
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
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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, The Libertore Fund for Children, Wilson-Wood Foundation, Inc., Harold C. and Jacqueline F. Bladel Foundation, Sarasota County Foundation, Roberta Leventhal Sudakoff Foundation, Montei Foundation, Athena Progressive Giving Circle, First Horizon Foundation, JCPenney, Venice Golf and Country Club, Plantation Community Foundation, Edward and Wanda Jordan Family Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Hurricane Ian Recovery Initiative, Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Leslie and Margaret Weller Fund, Arthur T. Esslinger Memorial Fund, James Franklin Warnell & Dorothy J. Warnell Fund, and the Two-Generation Approach Fund, Amicus Foundation Inc., Rays Baseball Foundation, Bishop Parker Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation: Bishop-Parker Foundations Fund, Florida Blue Foundation, and Anonymous Donors.