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September 30, 2019
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Herald-Tribune: Children First Named a “Best Place to Work!”

October 22nd, 2019 – What Makes a Best Place to Work? Residential and commercial services, insurance, health care, social services, manufacturing services and a hair salon. The Herald-Tribune’s 2019’s list of Best Places to Work in Sarasota and Manatee contains quite a variety of workplaces, from larger companies to small and medium-sized companies alike. And ‘alike’ is the operative [...]
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July 15, 2019

Children First Chosen to Lead Literacy Effort

Children First has been selected for a matching grant through the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) literacy network for its commitment to lifelong learning. Books for Ownership is RIF’s flagship reading program that enables children to select new, age-appropriate books to take home and is supported by resources for educators, caregivers, and volunteers in order to [...]
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July 15, 2019

Early Education Partnership Formed

Sarasota, FL – Children First and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) are proud to announce the formalization of an Early Childhood Education Partnership. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education will complete their final teaching internship in Children First Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. These students will intern with [...]
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June 11, 2019

Giving Circle Supports Local Families

Generation GIV, the inaugural young professional’s giving circle of Children First, presented our award-winning Families First Institute with a check for $5,000 on May 15 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. The funds will support a ‘Positive Solutions for Families’ class. Launched in 2018, Generation GIV focuses on young professionals who have a desire to change lives [...]
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April 10, 2019

The 2019 Fairytale Ball

As colorful as the ballroom was, nothing compared to the shades of love that filled it at the Fairytale Ball on April 6. Thank you for sharing this enchanted evening with us. Because of your support, children in our program will have access to the highest quality early education, their families will have the opportunity to continue their education or work, and many [...]
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April 1, 2019

Children First Hosts Lunch and Learn for NCJW

On March 27th, a group from the Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women attended a “Lunch & Learn” at Children First’s Marieb Early Learning Center. NCJW member and Children First Forever Ambassador Norma Cohen welcomed the group and spoke from her heart about why Children First is important to her. Vice President of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers introduced everyone [...]
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Thank you to RASM and our wonderful community members for the incredible support! We are honored to work together to strengthen children and families.Join us by participating in our donation drive for Children First, Inc.! Children First families are struggling to meet the most basic needs of their children while living with the fear and uncertainty of their health, employment, housing, and their child’s education. We're collecting toiletries (toilet paper, diapers, shampoo, toothpaste) and educational items (games, books, bubbles and chalk). Learn more at www.myrasm.com/children ... See MoreSee Less

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We are so grateful to the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation for the ability to participate in the trauma-informed therapy approach training to aid in our comprehensive services to all of our children and families. Special thank you to Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist Arianne Kopacz, M.A., RMHC for her dedication and commitment, and congratulations to all on completing the program! ... See MoreSee Less

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Children First is proud to have been a part of this effort to make the health and well-being of our community a top priority. We continue to offer comprehensive, virtual programming and look forward to reopening for on-site services when it is safe. Thank you to our partners, supporters, and all who continue to help us advance our mission each day! ... See MoreSee Less

Community Effort Sets Safety Standards for Early Childcare Facilities Amidst COVID-19 - Barancik Foundation

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As childcare centers re-open across Sarasota County, the experience will look a lot different for parents, teachers and children. A taskforce of early learning professionals came together to set unified COVID-19 guidelines to safely operate local centers and support families making childcare decisio...
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