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Parent & Family Resources

Find childcare funding help in your Florida county.

A shareable resource for families seeking School Readiness financial assistance and local Early Learning Coalition support.

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Pilot-County Update

Current School Readiness information

Last verified August 31, 2026. Availability can change. Families should confirm current status with their local coalition.

Florida Pilot County

Hillsborough County

Funding available · No waiting list

Hillsborough County currently reports no waiting list. Eligible families may apply for School Readiness financial assistance through the Family Portal.

813-515-2340

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Florida Pilot County

Polk County

Contact coalition for current status

Applications and 2026–2027 program information are available, but immediate funding or a no-waitlist status is not publicly confirmed.

863-577-2450

Official coalition family resource →

Statewide Family Directory

Resources for the other 63 counties

Each county is matched to the Early Learning Coalition assigned by the Florida Department of Education.

Open Family Portal

Official source: Florida Department of Education Early Learning Coalition Directory. The Alliance does not determine eligibility, approve funding, or operate the Family Portal.

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