by First Year Cleveland | May 13, 2025
Program Description:
Parents as Teachers is a free, voluntary program that supports families from pregnancy through kindergarten entry. The program equips parents and caregivers with knowledge, tools, and confidence to support their child’s health, development, and learning—right from the start. All services are provided in the home or virtually, and each family is paired with a trained Parent Educator. These professionals offer guidance on parenting challenges like sleep, routines, behavior, and potty training. They also bring age-appropriate activities and materials to help children grow and learn, conduct developmental screenings, and help identify potential concerns early on. Parent Educators also connect families with local resources and help children transition successfully into high-quality preschool or kindergarten programs. The goal is to reduce family stress, improve school readiness, and support long-term success. To learn more or enroll, call (216) 698-7500 or click above for more information.
Program Requirements:
Families with a child who is under the age of three living in Cuyahoga County
Hours of Operation:
24/7
by First Year Cleveland | Apr 13, 2025
Program Description:
Ohio’s Help Me Grow program offers the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) free for all Ohio families through the Sparkler: Play for Parenting app. Through user-friendly app features, families can complete the free ASQ screening quickly and easily (available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Arabic), track developmental milestones, and access games and activities. Families also have the opportunity to receive expert support from a developmental screening specialist. The screening tool is available for Ohio children birth through age 5.
Program Requirements:
Available to all Ohio families for free with children birth through age five.
Hours of Operation:
Ohio families can download the Sparkler app at anytime. Support is available M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 23, 2025
Program Description:
Finding the right support for your family can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Starting Point’s Parent & Youth Ambassadors (PYAs) are here to help families across Ohio connect with essential services, benefits, and resources. PYAs are trusted guides who provide free, personalized support to families with children and youth from birth to 21 years old, offering assistance in ways that best fit each family’s needs. Whether you need help finding child care, housing assistance, food programs, or other services, our PYAs are ready to walk alongside you.
Program Requirements:
Parents/Caregivers: Pregnant or with a child from birth – age 21.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 23, 2025
Program Description:
Our Family Resource Navigators are available to give you custom referrals. We help families find high-quality child care resources that fit their child’s unique needs–and consultation on financial assistance options.
Program Requirements:
Free, Confidential Service
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
by First Year Cleveland | Mar 23, 2025
Program Description:
Early Learning Center (ELC) – Our Gold Star rated, two-generational model meets the needs of families with young children ages 3-5 who have experienced homelessness or other significant challenges. We focus on the social/emotional needs of our students and their families. The ELC is proudly the only program of its kind in the state of Ohio. Transportation and financial assistance might be available.
Program Requirements:
Age- 3-5 years old, birth certificate or social security card for child (we will assist in obtaining, if needed), photo ID and social security card for parent/guardian, proof of income, if any (we will assist in obtaining, if needed); We accept vouchers, private pay, Kinship Care. We have limited resources for free/grant seats, supporting families experiencing homelessness in obtaining emergency vouchers for childcare.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
