Thrive To Five is a project of Communities In Schools of Tempe and Kyrene that is funded by First Things First to provide family support services to parents and/or caregivers of children between the ages of birth to five years old.

Thrive To Five has the goals of promoting understanding of early child development and brain growth and to provide families and caregivers with the tools to help children reach their potential and enter school ready to learn.

Family Support Services are offered through the Family Resource Centers of the Tempe Elementary and Kyrene School Districts. Parent Liaisons work within the Resource Centers as a direct contact for parents in their community.

This program serves the communities of Chandler, Tempe, Guadalupe and Ahwatukee Arizona. Click here for the website!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

February Dental Clinics

Five opportunities to attend a FREE Dental Clinic for children 5 years old or younger!
What is offered?
·         Fluoride varnish treatments,
·         Oral health screening and
·         Referrals for children 0-5 years
Research shows that oral health is progressive and cumulative and becomes more complex over time. 
Here is the bad news…If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to needless pain and suffering; difficulty in speaking, chewing, and swallowing; missed school days; increased cost of care; loss of self-esteem; and the risk of other systemic health problems due to poor nutrition, infection, and abscess. 
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, dental decay is the most common untreated chronic childhood illness…yet, it is one of the most easily preventable.
Now, here is the good news! Studies show that there are oral health benefits from applying fluoride varnish.  Fluoride varnish protects the teeth from decay, helps to rebuild tooth structure, interferes with decay-causing bacteria, and reduces acids that bacteria produce.
FEBRUARY DENTAL CLINICS
  • 2/1/11 @ 8:30-11:00am Wood Elementary School 727 W. Cornell Dr. Tempe, 85283
  • 2/8/11 @ 8:30-11:00am Holdeman Elementary School1326 W. 18th St. Tempe, 85281
  • 2/9/11 @ 8:30-11:00am Frank Elementary School 8409 S. Avenida del Yaqui Tempe, 85283
  • 2/14/11 @ 3pm-5pm Kyrene Family Resource Center 1330 E. Dava Dr., Tempe, 85283
  • 2/15/11 @ 8:30-11:00am Aguilar Elementary School 5800 S Forest Ave. Tempe, 85283
Services are offered FREE to children under the age of five!         
                    
Questions? Contact: Amanda Nosbisch anosbisch@kyrene.org  (480) 783-4177
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