Forty Carrots of Sarasota

Parenting education program: Forty Carrots believes that all families should have access to parenting education, a prevention measure linked by research to reduce the abuse and neglect of children. The parenting education program works throuhgout the community striving to reach as many families from all walks of life as possible. Through partnership with other community organizations, Forty Carrots provides parenting education to our community's most at-risk families, inclduing teen parents, court-ordered families in crisis, pregnant women recovering from substance use disorder, and homeless families. These are just some of the vulnerable clients who received essential information, skills, and support weekly through this vital program. The program consistently achieves 100% of its outcome goals. 97% of clients in the program receive services at no cost.

Mental health program: this program provides a wide range of mental health services with individual, group, and family therapy at Forty Carrots and at partner locations, making services efficient and effective for these target populations: students at title 1 elementary schools, mothers and children seeking shelter as a result of domestic violence, parents transitioning from homelessness, survivors of sex and human trafficking, any child/family with a self-identified mental health concern. 97% of clients receive services at no or low cost and the number of individual therapy sessions have increased by 23% from the previous year

Forty Carrots preschoolthe national association for the education of young children (naeyc) accredited preschool partners with families to help prepare young children for future success. Known for its developmentally appropriate approach to teaching, Forty Carrots understands that children develop in many ways - physically, socially, emotionally, in language and literacy, and in cognitive skills. With low teacher to student ratios, teachers support students through small and large group experiences that build on children's learning. Children are encouraged to learn through play, exploration, and discovery. Forty Carrots preschool students graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in kindergarten and in life. In the 2023-2024 year, 20% of students received scholarships totalling $172,210.