Children First serves Sarasota County's most vulnerable children, birth to five years of age, and their families. Kindergarten readiness is our ultimate goal. We offer an array of early childhood services through the Head Start and Early Head Start programs to accommodate the needs of every child and family. Our Families First Institute offers family strengthening services focusing on family stabilization to further enhance the lives of Head Start, Early Head Start, and the community families we serve. Programs include the Nurturing Dads Initiative (with over 1,330 graduates), Career Readiness for Women, and Grand Champions (for grandparents and other relatives raising young family members).