Community Partners 

 
The On Wheels Parenting Program is a free community outreach parenting education service that travels throughout our community to reach families facing specific challenges compounding the already complex job of raising children. Forty Carrots is proud to collaborate and partner with the following agencies in Sarasota and Manatee counties during 2011-2012 to provide much needed information, skills and support to their clientele: 
 
  • CYESIS Teen Parent Program at Riverview and North Port High Schools - A program providing education and support for pregnant and parenting teens within a district high school setting. Mothers and fathers range in age from 14 to 18 years old and participate weekly with their child.  Children ages vary from newborn to 5 years old.
  • First Step Mothers and Infants Program - A residential program, for pregnant women who are recovering from addictions. As babies are born, they are incorporated into the program for the remainder of their mother’s stay. Classes are provided on site, year-round, twice a week.
  • Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) - A residential facility for mothers and their children who have fled abuse and are transitioning to safer living solutions. Evening classes are offered weekly to the mothers, while children participate in an early childhood learning environment.  
  • SOLVE Maternity Homes - A residential program for young homeless pregnant women who need a safe living environment during and after pregnancy. Services are provided onsite year-round, once a week in their Manatee County facility.  
  • Forty Carrots Parenting Basics - Primarily for parents involved in the judicial system, many of whom do not have custody of their children. Parents complete a series of five evening classes, meeting court requirements to address custody concerns. To be accessible for working families, this program offers onsite childcare and a light meal.
  • Sarasota County Public Library System - All eight public libraries participate in this weekly program.  Parents, grandparents and caregivers share meaningful play time with their children and have the opportunity to talk to other parents and Forty Carrots parenting educators about parenting concerns and child development.