Children’s Board Executive Director, Kelley Parris Discusses Safe Sleep and Choosing a Safe Caregiver on the “Morning Blend”


By Linda Chion – July 15, 2024 Imagine a public library next to a 24-acre park that includes a walking trail lined with displays that bring to life a child’s book, then visit the Seffner Comm“UNITY” Park and Gardens for a ‘StoryWalk’ experience maintained by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon. That’s where kids and…
Philip Morgann – Wednesday, May 22, 2024 May is National Water Safety Month, but it’s important for parents to keep this in mind every day of every month: it can take less than a minute for a child to drown. “I don’t think people really realize that drowning actually is silent,’’ says Sharon Finotti, director…
By Linda Chion – September 6, 2024 The second of two StoryWalk locations in Southeastern Hillsborough County held a celebratory ribbon-cutting in Ruskin in August, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of SouthShore. The August 10 ceremony, at the Ruskin Park & Recreation Center, heralded the grand opening of the fourth of five Hillsborough StoryWalk locations….
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….
Your Children’s Board will award $200,000 in grants to help smaller agencies build their financial and administrative capacity. Find out more information about funding opportunities.