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Project

Jump Start Early Childhood

Center:

FL-Mailman Center for Child Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Ruby Natale
[email protected]
305-243-6624

Project Description:

The Jump Start ECC Program is a partnership between The Children's Trust of Miami-Dade County, the University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, and a team of community providers that specialize in early childhood development. Family Central, Inc., Jewish Community Services of South Florida, and Community Health of South Florida, Inc. Using culturally-sensitive techniques grounded in decades of research, we developed toolkits for early learning program directors and teachers to help them manage challenging behaviors and promote children's development.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County, State, National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

Yes

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787