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Mission: Forty carrots family center strengthens families through parenting education, early childhood education and mental health services reaching children, families and professionals in the field.
Programs: Parenting education & mental health services:this program achieved 100% of its outcome goals, documenting that it positively influenced targets linked by research to reduced abuse and neglect of children. Forty carrots believes that all families should have access to parenting education, and strives to make appropriate services available regardless of income. Therefore, forty carrots was pleased to serve 95% of clients in this program at no charge. The expanding child & family therapy center initiative grew 110% over the previous year. Teen parents, court-ordered parents, pregnant women recovering from addictions, and homeless mothers are just some of the clients who received essential information, skills and support weekly through this vital program.
preschool classes:the preschool at forty carrots continues to maintain its outstanding accreditation by the national association for the education of young children (naeyc), signifying that qualified teachers provide the highest quality early childhood experiences. Goals for students include problem solving and taking responsibility, as well as listening, speaking, reading and writing. Through play-based curriculum, children develop social/emotional, physical, and cognitive skills that are critical to a successful kindergarten transition, early school success, and even later accomplishments in the workplace.