SUCCESS REQUIRES SUPPORT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
Children are better able to learn and thrive when their needs beyond the classroom are supported, too. That’s why Pathways works hand in hand with many resources and trusted community partners, connecting children and families with the services and support they need.
From providing clothing and food, to arranging safe housing and healthy environments, we, along with our community partners, help remove what are sometimes overwhelming barriers to ensure that essential care is more accessible — strengthening the foundation for every child's success.
Pathways recognizes that economic hardship and challenging life circumstances can create additional barriers to children's emotional well-being and healthy development. Through early identification and collaboration with specialized community partners, we help connect children and families with individualized social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental support.
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL
& DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT
"The Pathways staff embraces the STAR Program to bring specialized emotional and behavioral support into the classrooms to help children and families navigate sometimes overwhelming life challenges.
The success we have seen is the result of their dedication to children, openness to collaboration and trust in our partnership.”
- Jen Schaaff, BCBA, Director of the STAR Program
Specialized Therapeutic and Analysis Resource (STAR)
Pathways works with STAR to bring behavioral support into our classrooms, help families navigate diagnostic services and connect children with early intervention.
Early Steps
Pathways connects families with Early Steps intervention services for infants and toddlers, from birth to age three, who have or may be at risk for developmental delays.
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Through our work with NAMI, Pathways brings programs into the classroom that help children understand emotions, build empathy and develop healthy coping skills.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
"Watching these children during SWIM Central was extremely rewarding! Together, with Pathways, the impact of our collaboration resulted in the children developing new skills, built their confidence, and created a safer environment for one another.”
- Lisset Hernandez, Recreation Program Leader, Collier County Parks & Recreation
SWIM Central
Pathways works with the Safe & Healthy Children’s Coalition to make individualized water-safety and swimming instruction available during the summer.
Young Athletes Program
Pathways brings the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program to our children, creating inclusive playful opportunities to strengthen motor, social and developmental skills.
USDA Food Program
Through the USDA Food Program, Pathways provides nutritious meals and fresh produce each day. Family-style dining also helps children build independence and social skills.
Naples Lions Club
Pathways coordinates annual vision and hearing screenings for children ages 3-5 and helps families pursue follow-up care when needed.
University of Florida College of Dentistry
Twice each year, Pathways brings dental professionals on-site to provide examinations, cleanings and connections to specialized care.
FOOD & ESSENTIAL NEEDS
"Through our partnership with Pathways, we make literacy accessible, meaningful and joyful for every child. We are putting more than books
into the hands of our children. We are opening doors to imagination,
discovery, and a lifelong love of learning. Every book provides an
opportunity to explore a bigger world.”
- Aditi Maheshwari, Board Chair for BelieveNBooks
BelieveNBooks
BelieveNBooks places books in the hands of children from infancy through Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK). The organization has book-filled backpacks for graduating students to continue reading throughout the summer.
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Catholic Charities and Midwest Food Bank
These partners helps Pathways connect families with nutritious food and essential meal supplies.
World Vision
Through this partnership, Pathways helps families access household essentials that create safer, more comfortable homes for children.
Meals of Hope
Pathways hosts the Mobile Baby Food Pantry, making baby food and essential nutrition more accessible to families with infants and toddlers.
First Books of Collier
We place books directly into the hands of families, encouraging story time at home and a lifelong love of learning.
Laces of Love
Through Laces of Love, Pathways helps children receive new shoes so they can arrive at school comfortable, confident and ready to participate.
Baby Basics
We distribute diapers provided through Baby Basics, helping ease financial strain while supporting the health and comfort of young children.