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Supporting Healthy Beginnings for Families in Gadsden County
FSU Early Head Start provides free home visiting services for pregnant women and families with children from birth to age three, helping children grow, learn, and thrive while supporting the health and well-being of the entire family.
Interested in FSU Early Head Start Services?
If you live in Gadsden County and would like to learn more about FSU Early Head Start services, please complete the contact form by clicking below. A member of our staff will reach out to you soon.
¿Está interesado en los servicios de Early Head Start de FSU?
Si vive en el condado de Gadsden y desea obtener más información sobre los servicios de Early Head Start de FSU, complete el formulario de contacto haciendo clic a continuación. Un miembro de nuestro personal se comunicará con usted pronto.
Is Early Head Start Right for You?
Expectant Parents
Support during pregnancy and preparation for your baby's arrival.
Parents of Infants & Toddlers
Guidance and support for children from birth through age three.
Families Facing Challenges
Connections to healthcare, community resources, and family supports.
How We Support Families
From pregnancy through your child's early years, Early Head Start provides personalized support, trusted resources, and meaningful connections to help families thrive.
Weekly Home Visits
Personalized coaching and support.
Child Development
Support developmental milestones through individualized activities and assessments.
Health & Wellness
Healthcare, developmental screenings, and nutrition education.
Parent Education
Pregnancy, parenting, and child behavior guidance.
Family Goal Setting
Support for achieving family goals.
Parent Education
Pregnancy, parenting, and child behavior guidance.
Group Socials
Families can learn, plan and connect with others through engaging activities.
Community Connections
Referrals to local services and resources.
"By supporting families through FSU Early Head Start we are investing in the foundation of strong thriving communities where every child and parent has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Decades of research have robustly demonstrated that caregiver and early childhood interventions enhance healthy human development.”
What Families Receive
Families enrolled in Early Head Start may receive access to valuable resources and supports designed to promote healthy child development and family well-being.
Proven Impact
Research shows that Early Head Start helps children build a strong foundation for learning and development while supporting families through the critical early years of life.
Children in Early Head Start demonstrate stronger cognitive, language, and social-emotional development than children who are not enrolled in the program.
Families who participate longer experience stronger parenting skills and more positive parent-child interactions.
Higher levels of family involvement are associated with positive child outcomes that continue well into the school years.
Home visiting helps strengthen parent-child relationships, one of the most important factors influencing long-term child success.
Early learning experiences and family support contribute to positive outcomes when children enter preschool and kindergarten.
Participation in home-based Early Head Start services is associated with reduced parental distress and improved family well-being.
Findings summarized from multiple Early Head Start research studies, including Raikes et al. (2006, 2012), Peterson et al. (2013), Chazan-Cohen et al. (2009), Roggman et al. (2009), Anthony et al. (2005), and Whittaker et al. (2011).
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you are looking for services, referring a family, learning more about FSU Early Head Start, or exploring internship opportunities, we are here to help. Our team is also available to answer questions and help guide you through the next steps.
I Need Services
I Want to Refer a Family
View FSU Early Head Start Annual Report
Contact 211 Big Bend
I Want to Intern
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team includes home visitors, educators, health specialists, and family support professionals committed to helping children and families thrive.
Colleen Williams, LCSW, Qualified Supervisor
Director
(850) 320-8443
Jackie Ramirez, BA
Family Information & Enrollment Coordinator
(850) 627-9116
Nikki Cole, AA, LPN
Health Services Coordinator
(850) 627-9116
LaQuitta Robinson, MEd
Education & Disabilities Coordinator
(850) 627-9116
NiAra Randolph, MEd
Home Based Coordinator
(850) 627-9116
Home Visiting Team
Our experienced home visitors provide personalized support, parent coaching, developmental guidance, and connections to community resources.
Shaneasia Morgan-Smith, HV-CDA
(850) 544-6819
Tasha Griffin, AAS
(850) 545-3407
MichSheanna Anthony, AA
(850) 661-5870
Marie Guerra, HV-CDA (Bilingual)
(850) 545-3632
Karina Cantero, BS (Bilingual)
(850) 544-0244
Chrissy Webb, BA
(850) 545-3381
Melonie Anthony
(850) 627-9116
Contact Us & Locations
Need assistance or have questions? Our team is here to help. Contact us to learn more about enrollment, referrals, or program services.
Administrative Office
1339 East Lafayette Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Quincy Program Office
19 W. Jefferson Street
Suite 300
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9116
