The Florida Center for Early Childhood
Kerri Deatherage, LMHC, currently serves as a School-Based Mental Health Therapist at The Florida Center for Early Childhood since August 2020. Kerri also owns and operates Kerri Gagne Photography, specializing in family, children's, and event photography. Previously, Kerri held the position of Licensed Mental Health Counselor at SHARE of Florida and worked as a Development Officer at the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, focusing on donor cultivation and fundraising. Additional experience includes roles as Office Manager at Myers Painting Inc, and Director of Student Financial Services, among others, at Argosy University. Kerri's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire, complemented by a Certificate in Management Business from Argosy University.
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The Florida Center for Early Childhood
The Florida Center for Early Childhood is a 501c-3 nonprofit organization with programs across Southwest Florida. Its mission is "to help build and foster strong families and expand the potential of young children." For more than 40 years, the agency has been a leading provider of therapeutic services, early education, and healthy development for children in southwest Florida. Services focus on infants and children through eight years old who are at risk for academic, social, or economic failure. Parents and family members receive the education and support necessary to nurture their child's growth, while advancing their own opportunities for further education and economic self-sufficiency. Over 2,500 children benefit from the programs annually. As needs continue to grow in our community, The Florida Center is committed to helping local children and families overcome their challenges and reach their full potential.