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By Kelly Wise Valdes – May 31, 2024 Now that summer is here, Hillsborough County launched Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay, which was aimed at educating families about practicing pool safety while they enjoy swimming this summer. Florida leads the nation in drowning deaths of children 4 years old or younger, and most of the…
Experts say infant deaths from unsafe sleep are an epidemic
By: Erik Waxler ABC Action News TAMPA, Fla. — Baby Bellamy is ready for Halloween. She’s 11 months old, and Melissa Garitta said she is loving every bit of being a first-time mom. “Just watching those milestones. Seeing her grow from that first smile to those giggles, eating for the first time solid food to now…
New Children’s Board CEO Rebecca Bacon talks priority community issues, vision for future
83 Degrees – Philip Morgan – Tuesday, December 19, 2023 This story is produced through an underwriting agreement between the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and 83 Degrees Media to spotlight the programs and individuals who make a difference in the lives of children and families in Hillsborough County. The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County,…
CBHC Response to Sandy Hook
We are deeply affected by the recent shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. After such a horrific event, it can be difficult to sort through your feelings. It’s also difficult to explain the event to a child. Below are helpful resources for those that need assistance coping with the aftermath of this tragedy….

