Top Sarasota Educational Non-Profit
A Sarasota Nonprofit Helping Children Learn, Parents Thrive, and Families Heal
Providing accredited early childhood education, expert parenting classes, and child & family therapy — serving more than 5,000 Sarasota families each year.
Stronger Families, Brighter Futures
Building Brighter Futures for Over Three Decades
Forty Carrots Family Center has been nurturing healthy child development, strengthen families, and building a stronger community across the Sarasota Florida area for over 30 years.
We emphasize the whole-family approach: early education, parenting classes, and child & family therapy working together across life stages.
Learn about one of Sarasota’s most important and effective
non-profits and how you can help make our impact even better.
Why Support Forty Carrots Family Center?
With your support, Forty Carrots will continue building on 30+ years of proven success,
reaching more Sarasota families every year.
Need
Why Support Forty Carrots?
More Sarasota Families Need Our Services
In Sarasota, Affluence Masks A Growing Family Crisis
Sarasota is known for prosperity, but a shocking 55% of babies born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital start life in low-income or poverty-level households.
Our Community Can’t Thrive if
Our Families Are Left Behind
Working parents face rising housing costs and limited opportunities, putting children at risk and straining the foundations of our community.
Poverty, Stress, and Rising Costs Are Hurting Sarasota’s Children
Families under financial strain are more vulnerable to stress, instability, and mental health challenges, making support services essential.
We Must Act Now to Support Sarasota’s
Children and Parents
Access to early education, parenting classes, and family therapy helps
families break cycles of poverty and build brighter futures.
Results
Why Support Forty Carrots?
We Have Been Making a Difference Every Day Delivering Real Results And Lasting Change.
Building Brighter Futures for Sarasota Families,
Delivering Real Results For Lasting Change
96%
Receive services at little or no cost.
5,603
families served
in one year
2,843
therapy sessions
provided
1,854
parenting education
groups held
Delivering Measurable Benefits Across Our Community
Parenting Education
Parents gain skills, confidence, and resilience.
98% of parents report growth in protective factors that prevent abuse and neglect
Mental Health Therapy
Children and families
receive support for emotional well-being.
100% of clients showed measurable progress in home and school settings.
Preschool Education
Accredited early education that builds strong foundations for learning.
28 scholarships awarded last year, supporting 27% of enrolled students.
Outreach
We extend our expertise into the wider community through schools, libraries, and nonprofits.
Services delivered at 30+ community sites, often on behalf of partner organizations.