Step Up Suncoast
6428 Parkland Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34243

Phone: 941-827-2887
Extension: 7740
Toll Free Phone:
Fax:
TDD Phone:

Website: www.stepupsuncoast.org

Program Description

HIPPY is a home visiting, school readiness program that helps parents prepare their 2,3,4, and 5 year old's for success in school and beyond. *Thirty weeks of school readiness activities provided for parents in a home-based program through the use of role play. Activities are designed to involve parents as their child's first teacher and to ensure school readiness. Children must be Two, three or four years old by September 1. Contact person: Altagracia M. Lajara-Paredes. Program is available in English and Spanish Languages.

Services Available Through This Program

Child Developmental Milestones/School Readiness , Involving Parents in Early Literacy , Parent Education/Advocacy

Hours of Operation


None. Hours of instruction are flexible.

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Manatee County resident; Children ages 2,3,&4 by September 1 annually; income below 200% FPL; Medicaid eligible.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

None

Points of Interest