Baby Talk Week 2021

The Family Study Center at USF St. Petersburg campus and the School Readiness Committee of Concerned Organization for Quality Education of Black Students, Inc. are hosting a weeklong celebration for Baby Talk Week 2021, in partnership with the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County and Pinellas Community Foundation.

Join us at one or more FREE events to enhance the knowledge and skills for engaging with families of infants and toddlers. View the flyers and details below for more information:

Virtual Parent Café

Tuesday, February 23 | 7 PM–8 PM

Register for the virtual webinar at: bit.ly/babytalk2021

COQEBS 11th Annual Baby Talk Celebration

Thursday, February 25 | 5 PM–7 PM

Location: Dr. Carter G Woodson African American History Museum, 2240 9th Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Listening to Babies 2021 Webinar

Friday, February 26 | 9 AM–1 PM

Open to all professionals who serve children and families prenatally through age 5, the training promotes culturally sensitive practice in supporting the social-emotional development of young African American children. Free CE’s available (Board of Social Work, Mental Health, Marriage & Family) and CEUs donated in-kind by the Early Learning Coalition! Pinellas County Licensing Board hours available.
Register for the virtual conference at: bit.ly/LTB2021

Baby Talk Week Celebration

Saturday, February 27 | 9 AM–12 PM

Location: Hope Academy Preschool, 920 Palmetto St. Clearwater, FL 33755
Children and families, come and “shop” for a box of toys – games – books – educational materials for their child for FREE! Early Childhood Educators, come and drop off your gently used items and pick out a box of newer items! There will be free food and this event is suitable for children ages birth to five.