Partnering with other agencies or programs in the community to support families and children, the center could identify those who may have problems before they develop, he said. We're trying to reach all segments of the community. Some of the programs are offered in the same building that houses the center's administrative offices. The program deals with child development, as well as prenatal and postnatal care for parents and children. It also provides links for parents to community resources and mutual support.
Classes cover a variety of topics and are offered to parents of children of all ages.
The Reach Out and Read program integrates parent education about literacy development into regular pediatric well-child medical visits for children ages six months to five years. Healthy Beginnings offers systematic child development, parenting education and support combined with well-child medical visits for families with children ages 6 months to 5 years. Construction on the clinic's new facilities should be completed by August 2001. Matt Rogers covers McCormick, local government issues and general assignments in the Lakelands. He can be reached at 223-1811, ext.