OUR MISSION
So Our Children Grow Up... Healthy, Safe & Strong.
When children are born healthy, their opportunities soar. They are more likely to reach their developmental milestones, succeed in school and become thriving adults. That’s why we aim to ensure pregnant women have access to early, consistent care – and continued support if they need it, like prenatal services and home visits from a nurse. Because a healthy mother is more likely to have a healthy baby.
So Our Children Grow Up... Healthy, Safe & Strong.
An abused child, a neglected child, cannot trust the adults around them. They cannot take normal, developmental risks. They cannot focus in school if they are always on alert for the next threat. They cannot develop healthy relationships. That’s why we offer behavioral health counseling, neighborhood support, legal guidance and other vital services to families at risk. Because, as the saying goes: “It is easier to build strong children than repair broken men.”
So Our Children Grow Up... Healthy, Safe & Strong.
Being ready for kindergarten means more than knowing your ABCs and 123s. It means being able to sit patiently and listen. It means knowing how to take turns, express yourself and make friends. It means being eager and ready to learn. That’s why we support an array of early childhood education programs, from quality child care scholarships to home-visiting programs. Because children who are ready for kindergarten are more likely to be reading on grade level by the end of third grade, and more likely to graduate.
So Our Children Grow Up... Healthy, Safe & Strong.
When children are safe, happy and engaged after school and during their summer, the adults in their lives can breathe a sigh of relief. They know they can work, or go to school, while their children gain confidence and discover new strengths – like robotics, fishing or dance. That’s why we fund quality afterschool and summer opportunities for school-age children, and support educational enhancements like STEM/STEAM. Because between school and home, there’s a whole world to explore.
48K
48,500 Children & Families Helped
Our programs, services and initiatives serve all families across Palm Beach County – from Boca Raton to Belle Glade, from those expecting a baby to those raising a teen.
680
680 Organizations funded
Funding from the Council helps support nearly 680 organizations across Palm Beach County, including local agencies, grassroots nonprofits, child care sites and more.
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29,000 Early Care, Afterschool & Summer Camp Scholarships Awarded
Working families receive scholarships to help cover the cost of child care and afterschool for their children – freeing up dollars for other vital needs like food, housing and medicine.
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19,000 Mothers & Young Children Served
Our Healthy Beginnings programs are specifically designed to prepare families for a new baby, and help young children reach their developmental milestones so they are ready for school.
Children’s Services Council looks at a child holistically – building on strengths while understanding challenges. This perspective goes a long way in helping not just one child succeed, but our whole county thrive.
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By working hand-in-hand with residents, nonprofits and local governments, Children’s Services Council has knit together a network of creative thinkers and leaders. Their No. 1 goal? Lifting up all of our community’s youth.
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EveryParent
We know that anyone caring for a child needs parenting tips from time to time. Amy, mom of twin toddlers, shares how the EveryParent app provides helpful tips along with local resources and things to do for parents and grandparents in Palm Beach County.
