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Point of View (Palm Beach Post): COVID-19 demands more of community aid groups
During this unprecedented crisis, Children's Services Council is providing more than $1 million for COVID-19 relief so our families get the help they deserve.
July 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day
In the last three years, 13 children have died in hot cars in Florida.
Council Update: CSC reallocates funds to support COVID-19-related community needs
Amid the pandemic, the Council continues to support our community with funding for food, basic needs, direct services and internet access.
COVID Resources
Stay up-to-date on Children's Services Council's response to COVID-19, and find helpful local resources.
How We Support Mental Health Services in Our Elementary Schools
CSC funded co-located mental health providers in the ten highest-need elementary schools in Palm Beach County.
Booksgiving! A Celebration of Literacy
What is Booksgiving, you ask? A creative way to put extra books in the hands of students by way of their teachers.
Council Update: Summer camp goes virtual with funding from CSC
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Time Palm Beach County , which receives funding from Children's Services Council, has re-imagined its model for high-quality summer programming to serve children virtually and help in-person sites and camps.
Rise in traumatic bike injuries for PBC children during COVID-19
From March 15 to April 27, 2020, eight children suffered traumatic bicycle injuries in Palm Beach County, compared to three such injuries during the same period in 2019. Schools in Florida were closed on March 13 because of COVID-19.
Council Update: Amid COVID-19 crisis, Council increases support to local providers
At its monthly meeting, the Council approved payments to child care providers through June 30, 2020 and increased emergency grants for local nonprofits.
Council releases more than $810,000 through COVID-19 contingency fund
Hunger relief, baby and household supplies, and assistance with calls to 211 Helpline are among the programs supported through CSC's COVID-19 emergency funds.
Child care scholarships available to first responders, essential workers
A limited number of child care scholarships are available to COVID-19 first responders and essential workers.
Council Update: Council approves $500,000 for COVID-19 application for nonprofits
Children’s Services Council's board approved the use of up to $500,000 for a contingency fund to support nonprofits working to meet the needs of local families.