USF Bay Area Early Steps Program

12/01/2025

You’re invited to our Day of Play! 🎉

Join us for a morning full of fun, learning, and discovery at Jackson Springs Park! 🌳

🗓 When: December 6, 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Where: 8620 Jackson Springs Rd, Tampa, FL 33615

Play is more than fun, it’s how children learn, grow, and connect. 💡 Come experience hands-on activities that spark creativity and build important developmental skills.

🎟 Registration is required – save your spot today!
🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-play-december-2025-tickets-1660809167929?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/26/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Bay Area Early Steps! 🦃

We are grateful for our incredible families, dedicated team members, and supportive community who make our program possible. Wishing you a day filled with joy, connection, and gratitude.

11/24/2025

Make Thanksgiving special by getting your kids involved with fun activities for your little ones!

Here's a list of activities to do together as a family during the Thanksgiving holiday: https://pathways.org/thanksgiving-activities-at-home?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=general&utm_content=article

Thanksgiving is when we gather around the table, express our gratitude, and eat a great meal. 🦃

Create Thanksgiving memories at home with fun family activities like cooking, crafting, and playing together, and encourage gratitude by giving back and connecting with loved ones near or far.

11/21/2025

The DOCS Parenting Programs provide caregivers of children birth-5th grade with effective strategies to promote child development and social interactions.

Sign up for their January sessions now!

11/19/2025

🌟 Join Our Team as an Early Intervention Provider!

Bay Area Early Steps is looking for passionate professionals to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.

✅ Help children reach their full potential

✅ Work with a supportive, dedicated team

✅ Make an impact in your community

Interested? Email BAESProviderLiaison@usf.edu to learn more and start your journey today!

11/13/2025

Feeding Tampa Bay will host a food distribution event next week in the Tampa Bay area to support families in need. Additionally, here is a list of restaurants offering free meals to children while SNAP benefits are temporarily on hold.

https://cfctb.org/tampa-bay-restaurants-offering-free-kids-meals-to-families-in-need/?bbeml=tp-VrRztY9XVkSmo9XjmVQiCA.jL3Rri88xHU6Jb6m10dAFEA.rtpxj7THA_kGG_h0TCsGixQ.lS0ERaO42fE6C4L3Wpt6OlQ

11/12/2025

🌟 Celebrating success at Bay Area Early Steps First Annual Ceremony of Success! 🌟
We are proud to recognize 14 outstanding team members who went above and beyond in their roles and exemplifying the core values of BAES and USF. Your dedication and passion make a lasting impact on the families and children we serve!
👏 Congratulations to our nominees:
Leslie Adams
Gerella Matheos
Chantal Quintana
Heidi Sutch
Silvia “Patty” Alonzo
Lissette Acosta
Nirmala Mensche
Regina Thomas
Melissa Cercone
Heather Zerby
Michelle Allen
Bridget Mulhall
Wanda Gonzalez-Rivera
Vanessa Legg

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended—staff, families, and friends for making this celebration so special.

11/06/2025

Events happening in Lakeland!

11/05/2025

Tampa Bay and surrounding counties! Autism Speaks Florida Walk+5K is coming to Tampa on November 23, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium. Click on the link to learn more and register!

Empower Walk & 5K Run

11/05/2025

The Family Enrichment Center is a non-profit, faith-based social services agency that provides community-based, family-centered support. Their Autism is Real program is celebrating its first anniversary and inviting the community to join the celebration on Thursday, November 13. More details are provided below!

10/31/2025

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween 🎃
From Bay Area Early Steps!

10/27/2025

Happy Halloween week! Here are some safety tips to use on Friday 🎃