CSC News: $4.5 million in grants strengthen child care in Palm Beach County

With $4.5 million from Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, child care providers who accept School Readiness or Head Start funding received a one-time grant ranging from $6,000-$12,000, depending on the number of children they are licensed to care for. 

CSC in the News: For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving (AP News)

In Florida, a state where water abounds from beaches to backyards, over 100 children who had autism or were being evaluated for it have drowned since the start of 2021, according to the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

CSC News: Pahokee mural unveiling with former NFL players

Twenty-seven children worked on the mural this summer, guided by a team of teaching artists. The mural, facing the football practice field, is a collaboration of the City of Pahokee, football coaches and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Council Update: CSC to begin re-imagining early care and education supports

The recommendations come after a year of work, in which CSC staff engaged the community numerous times in meaningful discussions about what’s working, and what could be improved, when it comes to child care in our community. 

Council & Related Meetings - 4/25/24

MinutesCouncil Workshop minutesCouncil Meeting minutes AgendasFinance Committee 2:45 p.m. | agendaCouncil Workshop 3:30 p.m.Council Meeting immediately following Council Workshop | agenda

Council Update: Annual assessment of CSC-funded programs shows improvement

The 2023-24 CPPA results reflect an improvement over the previous year, as organizations continue to recover from the global pandemic.

Council & Related Meetings - 12/12/24

MinutesCouncil Workshop minutesCouncil Meeting minutesPrevention Partnerships for Children, Inc. minutesAgendasFinance Committee 2:45 p.m. | AgendaCouncil Workshop 3:30 p.m. Council Meeting immediately following Council Workshop. |AgendaPrevention Partnerships for Children, Inc. meeting will…

Council & Related Meetings - 1/23/25

MinutesCouncil Meeting minutesAgendasHuman Resources Committee - CanceledFinance Committee 3:45 p.m. | agendaCouncil Meeting 4:30 p.m. | agenda

Council Update: Nearly 4,300 PBC children enjoyed camp last summer thanks to CSC funding

About 76 percent of the more than 6,900 applications received were awarded scholarships – and 92 percent of those awarded were used.

Council Update: Children with disabilities benefit from unique fund

More than $132,000 invested by CSC provided children who have cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, developmental delays and rare genetic disorders with such durable equipment as wheelchairs, strollers, orthotics, communication devices and adaptive tricycles. 

Council & Related Meetings - 5/22/25

AgendasFinance Committee Meeting 3:15 p.m. | agendaCouncil Workshop 3:30 p.m.Council meeting immediately following Council Workshop. | agendaPrevention Partnerships for Children, Inc. meeting immediately following Council Meeting.

Council Update: CSCPBC Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month

Organizations across Palm Beach County celebrate the month with events, proclamations and campaigns that spread the word about local and national resources. To

Council & Related Meetings - 4/24/25

MinutesCouncil Meeting minutesAgendas3:30 pm Finance Committee | agenda4:15 pm Human Resources Committee | agenda4:30 pm Council Meeting | agenda

Council & Related Meetings - 2/27/25

MinutesCouncil Meeting minutesPrevention Partnerships for Children, Inc. meeting minutesAgendasFinance Committee 4:00 p.m. | AgendaCouncil Meeting 4:30 p.m. | AgendaPrevention Partnerships for Children, Inc. meeting will immediately follow Council Meeting. | Agenda

Council & Related Meetings - 3/20/25

MinutesCouncil Meeting minutesAgendasHuman Resources Committee Meeting 3 p.m.Finance Committee Meeting 3:45 p.m. RevisedCouncil Meeting 4:30 p.m. Revised 

Council & Related Meetings - 7/15/25

Rescheduled from June 26, 2025Finance Committee 4 p.m. AgendaCouncil Meeting 4:30 p.m. Agenda

Council Update: CSC staff, community members present at local, national conferences

The team’s workshop focused on CSC’s experience in implementing a broad community engagement effort to support early care and education strategic planning.

Council & Related Meetings - 8/7/25

Finance Committee 4:00 p.m. | AgendaCouncil Meeting 4:30 p.m. | Agenda

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 & Related Meetings - 1st TRIM Hearing - 9/15/25

AgendasFinance Committee - 4 p.m. | agendaCouncil Meeting - 4:30 p.m. | agendaFirst TRIM Hearing - 5:01 p.m. l agendaPrevention Partnerships for Children | agenda

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 & Related Meetings - 2nd TRIM Hearing - 9/29/25

AgendaSecond TRIM Hearing - 5:01 p.m. | agenda

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 & Related Meetings - 10/23/25

Human Resources Committee 3:30 p.m. | AgendaFinance Committee 3:45 p.m. | AgendaCouncil Meeting 4:30 p.m. | Agenda

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.