USF Bay Area Early Steps Program

📣 HOT DOCS Trainings – For Professionals & Caregivers 📣
HOT DOCS is offering two separate training opportunities to support families in Hillsborough County:

👩‍💼 For Professionals:
✅ Virtual DOCS Professional Training (3 hours)
Learn practical strategies to support caregivers of children birth–5 and K–5.

👨‍👩‍👧 For Caregivers:
✅ DOCS Parent Training (6‑week series)
Hands‑on support for caregivers of children birth–5 and K–5, with virtual, in‑person, and Spanish options available.

📅 Multiple dates and times available
🔗 Visit hotdocs.health.usf.edu or see flyers for details and registration.

It was sunny and 75 at the Healthy Family Fair at Water Works Park, and we had such a great time! Thank you, , for inviting us to this wonderful event. And thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about our services—and to those who shared their personal Early Steps success stories. We are truly grateful for our community!

✨ Bay Area Early Steps Retreat 2026 ✨

This past Friday, our team stepped away from the day‑to‑day to pause, recharge, and reconnect — and what an incredible day it was!
Our first retreat was designed to spark creativity, strengthen teamwork, and reinforce the strong foundation we continue to build together at Bay Area Early Steps. Throughout the day we explored Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness, and the importance of self‑care.

And yes… we even made some new friends — cows! 🐮💛

A huge thank you to:
💡 Our amazing trainers, Jamie and Tejal from Effinity Training for guiding us with so much insight and compassion.
🏫 Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County for opening their space to us for the day.
💙 Our champions who organized, coordinated, and set everything up seamlessly.
🔥 Campfired Cafe for a delicious lunch.

It was a meaningful, refreshing, connection‑filled day — and we can’t wait to carry this inspiration forward into the work we do every day! 💫