Council proposes keeping tax rate steady for 2020-2021
The governing board of Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County on Thursday tentatively agreed to hold the 2020-2021 millage rate steady – keeping last year’s rate of .6497.
Council Update: More than 1,000 families to receive internet access for distance learning
Families newly enrolled in Comcast Internet Essentials will receive two months free and CSC’s sponsorship will pick up the costs after that.
CSC recognized as 'Pacesetter' by national Grade-Level Reading group
Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County honored for work in supporting early school success.
Point of View (Palm Beach Post): COVID-19 demands more of community aid groups
During this unprecedented crisis, Children's Services Council is providing more than $1 million for COVID-19 relief so our families get the help they deserve.
July 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day
In the last three years, 13 children have died in hot cars in Florida.
Council Update: CSC reallocates funds to support COVID-19-related community needs
Amid the pandemic, the Council continues to support our community with funding for food, basic needs, direct services and internet access.
Children's Services Council's statement condemning racism
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COVID Resources
Stay up-to-date on Children's Services Council's response to COVID-19, and find helpful local resources.
Council Update: Summer camp goes virtual with funding from CSC
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Time Palm Beach County , which receives funding from Children's Services Council, has re-imagined its model for high-quality summer programming to serve children virtually and help in-person sites and camps.
Rise in traumatic bike injuries for PBC children during COVID-19
From March 15 to April 27, 2020, eight children suffered traumatic bicycle injuries in Palm Beach County, compared to three such injuries during the same period in 2019. Schools in Florida were closed on March 13 because of COVID-19.
Council Update: Amid COVID-19 crisis, Council increases support to local providers
At its monthly meeting, the Council approved payments to child care providers through June 30, 2020 and increased emergency grants for local nonprofits.
Council releases more than $810,000 through COVID-19 contingency fund
Hunger relief, baby and household supplies, and assistance with calls to 211 Helpline are among the programs supported through CSC's COVID-19 emergency funds.
Child care scholarships available to first responders, essential workers
A limited number of child care scholarships are available to COVID-19 first responders and essential workers.
Council Update: Council approves $500,000 for COVID-19 application for nonprofits
Children’s Services Council's board approved the use of up to $500,000 for a contingency fund to support nonprofits working to meet the needs of local families.
News Advisory: Area funders step up to support local nonprofits during COVID-19 crisis
In response to COVID-19, leading Palm Beach County funders announce the creation of a coordinated relief grant for area nonprofits.
News Advisory: Birth to 22 Business Breakfast rescheduled for fall 2020
Amid concerns about COVID-19, the Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures Business Breakfast has been rescheduled for fall 2020.
Council Update: Quality afterschool programming benefits children in numerous ways
A study of Prime Time Palm Beach County’s Quality Improvement System found long-term benefits of quality afterschool programming to children, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County staff shared at a recent board meeting.
Council Update: Council joins community partners, invests in behavioral health
Recognizing the vital importance of a community’s collective behavioral health, Children’s Services Council has joined other leaders in funding BeWellPBC.
