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


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 Philip Morgan – Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Some preschoolers aren’t ready to advance. They don’t know the basics: colors, shapes and numbers. Tosha Johnson runs a program that helps them catch up. She’s director of the Children’s Home Network’s Supporting and Empowering Educational and Developmental Services (SEEDS) program, which helps kids from birth to…
Social-Emotional Learning is crucial to the success of all students. As children return to school this week, listen to an important message from our Executive Director, Kelley Parris sharing tips and resources for parents in and out of school on the ABC Action News – WFTS – Tampa Bay Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend!
The Children’s Board Mobile Water Safety Team aims to cool drowning statistics in Hillsborough County during another hot Summer. Click on the image below to see the Bay News 9 coverage and learn more about this life saving program. If you live in an apartment complex or have a community pool in your neighborhood, please have your…
Dear Community Partners,
It’s hard to believe but we are winding down another year, and the Children’s Board research team is hard at work analyzing data for our annual impact report. In 2025 the Children’s Board funded a total of 140 programs. In addition, there were 9 recipients of Technical Assistance Grants and 17 of our partners were able to expand existing services.
As we reflect on the successes of 2025, we also look forward to opportunities to partner and grow in 2026. The Children’s Board continues to increase essential resources for children and families through new programs. Be on the lookout for our 2026 Family Guide, for an updated directory of all funded services. We are fortunate to be releasing several funding opportunities this year as well, to support services prioritized by the Board and community.
Continuing with the good news, at the November meeting the Board approved a youth council grant with Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. and a “Science of Hope” mentoring grant with the Florida Education Fund. Additionally, the Board approved two match grants with ReDefiners World Languages and Feeding America Tampa Bay, which leverage funds from other funding agencies. We are thrilled to be collaborating with Hillsborough County BOCC on the Feeding Tampa Bay grant, providing much-needed support for the Hillsborough County Public Schools Food Pantry Program at 27 schools.
The Children’s Board sends gratitude to the many dedicated and compassionate professionals serving families in our community, making Hillsborough County one of the best places to raise children. Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and looking forward to continued growth and collaboration in 2026!
