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March 18, 2021
Herald-Tribune: Children First announces $1 million plus matching gift challenge for Sarasota County
March 18, 2021 Children First is proud to announce The Challenge for Changing Lives, a $1,060,000 matching gift challenge led by Children First’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Circle members. The Diamond Circle is a dedicated group of extraordinary supporters leading the charge in advancing the mission of strengthening children and families together.
Their goal is to [...]
March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021 First, the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services for Sarasota County, is pleased to announce its 60th Anniversary Co-Chairs and Committee members in recognition of the agency’s historic milestone of six decades of service to the community.
The 60th Anniversary Co-Chairs and Committee members are comprised of past and [...]
February 25, 2021
February 25, 2021 The circumstances of the last year have forced non-profits to make dramatic changes. WEDU PBS presents Be More Unstoppable, a special broadcast to celebrate non-profits and share stories of resilience and spirit during a challenging year.
Children First and CEO Philip Tavill joined area nonprofits in sharing the many ways we have pivoted [...]
February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021 In 1961, the Junior League of Sarasota, formerly the Junior Welfare League of Sarasota, founded the Sarasota Day Nursery with a mission to prepare children from low-income families for Kindergarten. Their work changed lives and built a strong foundation, and in 1994 the agency became Sarasota County’s exclusive provider of Head Start [...]
January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021 PGT Innovations, a national leader in the premium windows and doors category, has partnered with Children First, the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services for Sarasota County, to kick off the agency’s 60th anniversary in a special initiative called “60 for 60.”
In honor of Children First’s major milestone, the agency is [...]
January 15, 2021
January 15, 2021 – Sarasota Dr. Melania Kesoglou, Ed.S., Ph.D., and Director of Education at Children First, has been invited to serve on the National Head Start Association’s Region IV Foster Care Challenge (FCC) Committee. In her role, Dr. Kesoglou will help to oversee the FCC’s work in Head Start’s Region IV, the southeastern United [...]
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We had so much fun celebrating our hard-working parents during our Galaxy Awards this month!![]()
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Every year, Children First holds a special event to honor our parents for their achievements in employment, education, family goals, building a home, and spending time on classroom activities with their child(ren).![]()
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Every parent got to walk the red carpet, have their photo taken to commemorate the occasion, and be greeted by their adoring fans (our staff), with smiles and cheers all around! Parents also received a gift card to celebrate their accomplishments and hard work over dinner with their loved ones.![]()
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CONGRATULATIONS to our dedicated parents!
CEO Philip Tavill was recently invited on the Freedom to Rise podcast with United Way Suncoast Chief Impact Officer Bronwyn Beightol! ![]()
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Thank you UWS and team for the opportunity to share about the many different ways our mission continues to positively impact our children and families!
Freedom to Rise: Children First CEO Philip Tavill on Apple Podcasts
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Show Freedom to Rise, Ep Children First CEO Philip Tavill - May 23, 2022 A huge THANK YOU to Marvin Kadesh and the Salvation Army for providing our Family Advocates Bailee and Denise with infant formula to distribute to our children and families in need!![]()
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During these critical times, support from our community partners helps to keep our mission moving forward each and every day. Thank you!
On behalf of our entire agency, we would like to congratulate Alanna on her upcoming graduation from Pine View School for the Gifted! Alanna has served as the STAR Director on our board for all four years of her high school experience, and we could not be prouder as she prepares to attend Florida State University to study criminology. CONGRATULATIONS! 🥳🎓![]()
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STAR (Students Taking Active Roles) Leadership Training is a nationally-recognized leadership program for high school students that encourages lifelong active citizenship. During this comprehensive 10-week program, teens learn how they can participate in creating the world in which they want to live through leadership skill development, meetings with our community’s elected government and school board officials, service projects and more!
CEO Philip Tavill was recently invited on the Sarasota Stories podcast! We are grateful for the opportunity to share the stories of our children and families, and to share our mission broadly with our community. #HeadStartWorksIf the Stories in This Episode Don’t Warm Your Heart Nothing Will — With Philip Tavill of Children First | Episode 033![]()
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Every once in a while you run into a person whose record and reputation are so amazing you're a bit skeptical until you meet them face-to-face.![]()
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You think to yourself is this person really as advertised?![]()
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In today's episode, I interview one such individual and as you'll hear, indeed he is as advertised.![]()
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Today, my guest is Philip Tavill President & CEO of Children First, Inc.![]()
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