News
Today’s Pressures on Parents …
Hear from some CSC staff who are grandparents about why they think parenting today is more complicated than in years past.
Council approves rolling back tax rate for 2022-23 fiscal year
The Council’s revenue will remain the same despite the reduction in the rate, allowing it to meet the needs of the Palm Beach County families in innovative ways.
Council Update: Council proposes rolling back tax rate for 2022-23 fiscal year
The Council’s revenue would remain the same despite the reduction in the rate.
Council Update: Council awards almost $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations
Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County approved almost $1 million in grants to 30 different grassroots organizations with innovative programs for local children and families.
Local children express themselves through unique, collaborative public art project
Media invited to event Friday, July 29, 2-4 p.m., at HATCH 1121 – LULA Lake Worth Arts, 1121 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth Beach, FL
Council Update: Council dedicates resources to community mental wellness
CSC also provides trainings and workshops for the staff of agencies we fund as well as our own staff, such as those that address reflective practice and compassion fatigue.
Council Update: CSC donates 100,000 books to PBC school children
A media event held May 19 at Berkshire Elementary School in West Palm Beach marked the event, which included Council CEO Lisa Williams-Taylor, who read with some of the children.
Council Update: Council Proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month
One in four adults, and one in five teens ages 13-18, experience a serious mental illness.
CSC Receives Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
The Bell Seal is a workplace mental health certification that recognizes employers who strive to create mentally healthy workplaces for their employees.
Council Update: Council proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Substance misuse, inadequate supervision, domestic violence and physical injuries were the most common reasons children were removed from their homes.
Council Update: CSC-funded programs meet challenges under difficult circumstances
CSC staff determined that providers were effective in achieving most targets related to maternal/child health and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Council Update: Child care providers felt valued by CSC, partners during pandemic
CSC staff told the Council at its January meeting that a follow-up survey found that a majority of providers felt their input was valued and that they would like to work with CSC again.