Council Update: CSC invests in classroom supports for child care programs

These services will strengthen children’s social-emotional and behavioral wellbeing, while also supporting staff who work directly with young children and their families. 

Council Update: Council proposes keeping tax rate steady for a third year

The Council’s ad valorem tax revenue would rise by about $10 million, allowing it to focus on implementing its new strategic plan.

Council Update: Council keeps tax rate steady for a third year

In the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, the Council will fund programs that support its mission, so the community’s children are born healthy, grow up with safe and nurturing families, and are ready to learn when they enter school. 

Council Update: CSC welcomes new Grassroots Awardees with Celebration, Resources

In total, CSC has invested more than $5.1 million in 150-plus local nonprofits with operating budgets of less than $1 million. 

Council Update: CSC support leverages almost $50 million in other public funds

This year alone, staff told the board at its December meeting, CSC funds leveraged an additional $49.5 million from other federal, state and local sources. 

Council & Related Meetings - 8/6/26

Finance Committee 4:00 p.m.Council Meeting 4:30 p.m.

Council & Related Meetings - 10/22/26

Human Resources Committee 3 p.m.Finance Committee 3:45 p.m.Council Meeting 4:30 p.m.

Council & Related Meetings - 12/10/26

Finance Committee 3:00 p.m.Council Workshop 3:30 p.m. Council Meeting immediately following Council Workshop.

Council

Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, established with resounding voter approval in 1986, is governed by a 10-member board.Five members are appointed by the governor and five are appointed by the virtue of their position with other organizations in the community.The Council is funded…

Council Update: Vast majority of CSC-funded programs high-performing

Staff assessed programs based on specific targets and measures, with some programs evaluated on direct child/family outcomes and others evaluated on whether they met strategic objectives. 

Council Update: Council invests additional $500,000 in mentoring to reduce waitlist

The funding will expand youth mentoring services, administered by United Way of Palm Beach County, allowing for recruitment and training of 200 new mentors, thereby reducing the current waitlist. 

Council Update: Summer camp scholarships benefit PBC youth, families

CSC provided about 81 percent of the total $5.02 million invested in scholarships. 

Continuous Improvement Initiative

CSC is not currently accepting applications under the FY 25-26 Continuous Improvement Initiative. If your organization needs to complete a Project Completion Report and related documents for a previous award, you can find the documents below. For questions, please contact Kasha Kitts at 561-374-…

Community Alliance Consultant Candidate Interview

July 3, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.VirtualIf you would like to join this meeting, please contact Elsa Sanchez at: elsa.sanchez-vahamonde@cscpbc.org.

Community Alliance Consultant Candidate Interview - 8/7/24

Community Alliance Consultant Candidate InterviewAug. 7, 2024, 10 a.m.If you would like to join this meeting, please contact Elsa Sanchez at: elsa.sanchez-vahamonde@cscpbc.org.

Community Alliance Consultant Final Decision - 8/15/24

Community Alliance Consultant Final DecisionAug. 15, 2024, 10 a.m.If you would like to join this meeting, please contact Elsa Sanchez at: elsa.sanchez-vahamonde@cscpbc.org.

Claudeleenshar Estime

Christopher Jacob, MBA

Christina Hallyburton

Children’s Services Council Unveils New Strategic Plan

The Council underwent an intensive, six-month strategic planning process, meeting with a cross-section of residents – families, partners, nonprofit providers and CSC staff – to hear what they had to say. 

Cheirley Narcisse

Charles Beneby, MCSE

Caroline Valencia

Carmen Tran, MS, PMP

Bylaws of Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County