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You'll find it all in the most recent newsletter HERE!
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 [...]
May 18, 2022
As a current Children First parent and as a former Children First student myself, I want to share how this amazing organization has changed my life, and so many other lives in our community.
My daughter Maliya is 5 years old and enrolled in the Head Start program at Children First. She is getting ready to [...]
April 18, 2022
Once upon a time, on April 9 to be exact, more than 300 guests traveled “Into the Woods” for the 22nd annual Fairytale Ball, hosted by Children First at Michael’s on East, which was decorated as a magical forest, filled with dreams and discoveries waiting to be made.
The sold-out event was the first in-person gala [...]
March 16, 2022
Children First was one of five human service agencies honored with the 2022 Change Agent Philanthropic Award by SRQ Magazine. The awards were presented at a luncheon held at the Hyatt-Regency Sarasota recently, as part of SRQ’s SB2 symposia series.
The award was presented to organizations which have “proven their grit, determination and capacity to [...]
March 3, 2022
Not all heroes wear capes, and the philanthropic spirit of our community during the 2020 Giving Challenge helped to save the day for hundreds of at-risk children and families. During this time, our families were suddenly facing a crisis like never before due to the unforeseen circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At Children First, 89% of [...]
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. "These are the moments in which we continue to change the tide by meeting our families where they are. We are deeply appreciative of our Diamond Circle partners like Gulf Coast Community Foundation and our broader community for their remarkable support of ensuring opportunity for all, regardless of circumstance at birth or in life,” said Philip Tavill, CEO of Children First.We were honored to share about Children First, Inc. and their incredible 60th Anniversary that helped provide vital services for children and families in need in our community. Read more in Sarasota Magazine here: bit.ly/3QqPWxE. #TransformTogether![]()
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Thank you so much to GIT Florida Title Services for hosting a “Back to School” drive in support of our mission! We are deeply grateful to our community partners who help our children and families feel confident and prepared as they take on the new school year.
Please join us in congratulating Associate Director of Donor Relations Alyssa Simons, MPH on being named to the Leadership Sarasota Class of 2023 by the Greater Sarasota Chamber!![]()
Leadership Sarasota is an opportunity for growing leaders in our area to further develop their leadership abilities, make connections, and contribute to the incredible legacy of leadership in our region. ![]()
Congratulations Alyssa! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota! Thank you for your generous support of our children, families, and mission. ![]()
Read more: www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2022-08-01/19839_Kiwanis-Club-of-Sarasota-Celebrates-100th-Annivers...