The florida center supports the healthy development of young children, specializing in those with delays, disabilities or mental health challenges. Our mission- "to help build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young children". We envision a time when every child will be loved, nurtured and encouraged to reach their full potential. Children from birth through TEN years old in sarasota, charlotte, manatee, desoto and hardee counties CAN receive early education and therapeutic services. Services include mental health therapy, speech and occupational therapies, behavioral support, inclusion-model preschool, in-home parenting support and florida's only fetal alcohol spectrum disorders diagnostic clinic (available statewide).