Tender Care PPEC attended the 8th Annual Connecting the Dots Conference 2024!

Providing a Helping Hand for Special Needs Children and Families.

Tender Care PPEC had the honor of attending the 8th Annual Connecting the Dots Conference, where we were privileged to present on PPECs. A big thank you to everyone who attended and engaged with us—your questions and interest made the experience even more meaningful. We look forward to continuing the conversation and building more connections in the future!

The host of the event, Family Care Council Area 4, mission is to educate and empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, partnering with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, to bring quality services to individuals with dignity and choice.

Tender Care provides care for medically complex and fragile children from birth to 21 years of age in a daycare-like environment staffed with nurses, CNAs, and therapists. We are the first independently owned PPEC in the State of Florida with our initial center opening in 1988. This means we have an abundance of experience and knowledge in providing loving care to this special pediatric population. We have 6 Tender Care PPEC centers throughout Florida, with our newest facility located in Lake Park.

Lake Park Location

Our goal is to enhance the development of each child through collaborative relationships between families, physicians, nurses, and therapists. This holistic approach to care is carried out in an environment that allows the child to engage in social interactions with their peers. This results in thriving children, well-positioned to achieve their greatest potential. We also offer transportation at no cost and provide nutritious meals throughout the day. 

What sets us apart is that we care for and treat every child like family. We have passion in our hearts for our children and a desire to see them succeed.

We are so excited to have a table at this fair and can’t wait to meet all the families that attend.

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*This is not medical advice, always consult with your child’s doctor before making any changes to their lifestyle. 

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