FOX 13 News HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County school district announced a new program Friday that is aimed at helping students whose families are facing homelessness avoid ending up on the streets. The program, called Pathways to Hope, launched in March, allowing the district and its partners in the community to hit the ground running when the…
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…
DATELINE – The Children’s Board is pleased to announce that Dexter Lewis has been promoted as the new Director of Public Relations with the Children’s Board. Dexter has been with the Children’s Board since January of 2018, most recently serving as the Public Relations Manager. Dexter has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science…
Dear Community Partners,
As we welcome in the new year, many of us refocus on our health. Often, we make resolutions to prioritize our physical health, resetting our diet and renewing our exercise goals. Let’s also remember to pay attention to our emotional health, especially for those of us who are parents or caregivers. Effects of our stress can easily trickle down to our children.
Many Children’s Board funded programs aim to positively impact outcomes for parents and caregivers by targeting activities that increase social supports, reduce symptoms of depression, decrease stress, and improve family wellbeing. Examples of family support programs that address these areas include Healthy Families, Caregiver Support Services, Kinship Care, Pathways to Hope, A Path to Prevention, First Hug, La Red de Padres Activos / Network of Active Parents, and the Woven Empowerment Program. Additionally, programs such as HOT DOCS, The Incredible Years, Healthy Steps, and Baby Bungalow help parents increase knowledge and add strategies to their parenting toolkit.
The programs listed are just a few examples of how the Children’s Board invests in partnerships and quality programs to support the success of all children and families in Hillsborough County. We continue to add to the array of services and will soon release the 2025 Family Guide.
Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year!
