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October 20, 2022
As a supporter of Children First, you help us to provide high-quality early childhood education and family strengthening services to the most vulnerable children and families in our community.
We invite you to safeguard our life-changing programs for generations to come by joining our Legacy Society –Children First Forever – by notifying us of your [...]
October 12, 2022
Areli Gervacio, who now works as the receptionist at the Children First Orange Avenue campus, came here from Mexico in 2000, when she was only 15 years old. She and her sister joined her parents who had moved here four years earlier. The young mother of five children, now ranging in age from 2-18, has [...]
September 30, 2022
EDITED: October 3, 2022
September 30, 2022
Dear Children First Family,
We hope this communication finds you and your loved ones safe and well. In accordance with Sarasota County School District’s announcement today, Children First will continue to be closed through Monday, October 3 and until further notice so that we can support everyone directly impacted by Hurricane [...]
August 18, 2022
We are proud to announce the naming of our agency’s Teacher Resource Room for long-time supporters Katherine and Frank Martucci. We held a special ceremony with board members and staff in honor of their most recent gift of $150,000, directed by Frank in honor of Katherine’s board leadership and volunteerism.
The Martucci’s philanthropic spirits has them [...]
August 1, 2022
For the first time since March of 2020, we are excited to resume our annual and in-person pre-service staff training event at the State College of Florida Lakewood Ranch Campus!
Children First staff gathered for a full day of professional development and training on July 27. VP of Programs Kathleen Sullivan and VP of Philanthropy Jessica [...]
July 28, 2022
Congratulations to Early Head Start and Head Start Associate Director Brigette Davis (second row, sixth from left) and Director of Family Services Meredith Mitchell (second row, third from left) for their acceptance into and completion of the UCLA Head Start Management Fellows Program!
Designed from a strategic planning perspective, the [...]
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Who says you can't go to school in your pajamas?![]()
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Some of the staff and children at our Dr. Elaine Marieb Early Learning Center dressed in their comfiest and coziest pajamas for a holiday "PJ" party that was held before the holiday break. ![]()
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We hope everyone is having a great start to the new semester!
There is still time to vote for Children First in the 2023 Best of SRQ Local competition!![]()
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Children First is nominated in the following categories:![]()
•Philanthropy – Best Local Nonprofit![]()
•Philanthropy – Best Children’s Nonprofit![]()
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Voting is live through Wednesday, February 8th at midnight: www.srqmagazine.com/2023/bestof#/gallery?group=437428![]()
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Thank you for helping Children First continue be our "best” for the fifth consecutive year!
Did you know that you can sign up for classes through our award-winning Families First Institute? www.childrenfirst.net/sign-up-for-classes/![]()
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With offerings such as our Parent Training Program, Positive Solutions for Families, and Job Skills Training, the Institute's goal is to support parents as the primary educator, nurturer, and advocate for their child. We also aim to assist parents in learning new skills as they work to accomplish goals and achieve self-sufficiency. You can sign up online today!
We loved having the monthly new member meeting for The Junior League of Sarasota at our Dr. Elaine Marieb Early Learning Center! ![]()
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Members had the opportunity to learn about the history of the Junior League's involvement with Children First as a founder of the agency in 1961.![]()
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Special thank you to all of the members who brought in donations of school supplies for our classrooms!
Voting is now live for the 2023 Best of SRQ Local competition! ![]()
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Children First is nominated in the following categories:![]()
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•Philanthropy – Best Local Nonprofit![]()
•Philanthropy – Best Children’s Nonprofit![]()
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As we celebrate our 62nd year of providing high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive services to our community’s most vulnerable children and families, we know that our success would not be possible without your continued support. ![]()
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Please help us out by voting daily, spreading the word, and sharing our mission with our broader community. Voting is live through Wednesday, February 8th at midnight. To vote, please follow this link: www.srqmagazine.com/2023/bestof#/gallery?group=437429![]()
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Thank you for helping Children First continue be our "best” for the fifth consecutive year!
March 25, 2020
Children First volunteer Tom Cook was presented with the Be More Involved Mason Dixon Award for Volunteerism at the 15th annual WEDU Public Media Be More Awards. A steadfast supporter, Mr. Cook became a finalist in the volunteerism category after receiving an outpouring of online votes and was selected as the ultimate winner by Mason [...]
March 18, 2020
A Message from CEO Philip Tavill:
As an agency dedicated to strengthening those most vulnerable within our community, we are reaching out to you, the members of our Children First family, directly: the children and families we serve, staff members, volunteers, supporters, and partners. Our highest priority is to ensure the health and well-being of the [...]