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May 7, 2019

Scene: Children First and SCF Announce Partnership

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 teachers in early [...]

April 22, 2019

Scene: Children First Hosts Lunch and Learn for the 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 [...]

April 15, 2019

Herald-Tribune: Fairytale Ball

More than 330 supporters helped to create happily ever afters for the most at-risk youth in our community at Children First’s Fairytale Ball: the Enchanted Library. The evening focused on the organization’s mission to strengthen children and families, and provided many opportunities to support the nationally award-winning Head Start programming through live and silent auctions. [...]

April 8, 2019

Observer: Children First Celebrates with Story Books

Co-chairs Matt & Krystel Beall, Stan & Jo Rutstein, Carol & Richard Kalikow, and Lisa & Mitch Olan pose for a photo on the dance floor. (Photo: Kayleigh Omang, Observer Media Group) Children First brought guests back into the tales of their childhood April 6 at Michael’s On East. Fairytale Ball: “The Enchanted Library” celebrated the work Children [...]

April 1, 2019

Scene: Children First and All Angels get Jazzed Up for Literacy

Alyssa Simons, Elaine Smith, Jessica Rogers, and Gail Clay March 27th – Children First was the recipient of support from All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church at their annual fundraiser, Jazzy Nights, on March 20th. Parishioners of the church have gathered over 200 books in both English and Spanish for our children and families as [...]

March 25, 2019

Venice Gondolier: Children First welcomes new board members for 2019

Children First Inc., the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Sarasota County, has named Howard Berman, former president and chief executive officer of The Lifetime Healthcare Companies Inc., and Keith Johnson, certified financial planner and client adviser of SunTrust Bank, to its board of directors for 2019. Both [...]

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We are deeply appreciative to The Libertore Fund For Children for providing us with an $8,000 grant for the most economically vulnerable families living in our community!

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Children First, in accordance with Sarasota County Schools, will be OPEN on Tuesday, September 3rd at all 15 locations. Please contact your Family Advocate if you are in need of assistance or have any questions.

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Children First’s policy is to follow the Sarasota County Schools closure schedule. If SCS closes, Children First closes all of its 15 sites. If there is localized flooding, we may close on a site-by-site basis determined by safety and accessibility to each location.

Please continue to monitor our Facebook page and the SCS website for updates, and check with your Family Advocate or immediate supervisor if you have any questions or are in need of assistance. We thank you for your understanding and hope that everyone stays safe this holiday weekend.

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Up to 10 bags per household will be available while supplies last. City staff will be on hand. Shovels will be provided. Residents are encouraged to bring their own bags in case the City's run out, as well as their own shovels to expedite the process.

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2 weeks ago

Head Start learners from our newest location in Janie’s Garden want you to feel safe and confident as we head into this stormy weekend. Remember to follow our page for updates, and to contact your Family Advocate regarding questions or concerns. #yougotthis ... See MoreSee Less

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