‘Safe Pool Day’ inspections underway in Hillsborough County
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WTVT Channel 13 TAMPA, Fla. – School is almost out for the summer, and many families may be spending their days by the pool, which is why officials in Hillsborough County want to help keep everyone safe near the water. On Friday morning, the county is hosting the first Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay event. It is teaming up with…
Hillsborough County hosted first-ever Safe Pools Day on May 19 With picturesque Sulphur Springs as the backdrop, Hillsborough County Code Enforcement staff discussed pool safety requirements as part of the first-ever Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay on May 19. Hillsborough teamed up with the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City to coordinate inspections…
WFLA Channel 8 TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — School is almost out for the summer, meaning pool season is about to be in full swing. Hillsborough County is partnering up with Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City as well as the Children’s Board to help prevent pool injuries and drownings. One child lost to drowning is…
WRMD Telemundo 49 Agencias en el condado Hillsborough comenzaron a inspeccionar la seguridad de las piscinas en la ciudad de Tampa para minimizar cualquier tipo de accidentes. leer más…
By Hillsborough County Florida Hillsborough County hosted Safe Pools Day on May 10 City of Tampa’s Loretta Ingraham Pool served as the starting point for the Second Annual Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay event, where Hillsborough County Code Enforcement staff discussed the importance of pool safety. The County teamed up with the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace,…
WFTS Channel 28 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County code enforcement officers and officials with the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County have joined forces to ensure swimming pools are safe for kids this summer. It’s part of a new initiative called “Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay.” “I think it’s a great idea,” said Glen Woo….
Dear Community Partners,
As we prepare for a new fiscal year, the Children’s Board is embracing change with one goal in mind, making it easier for organizations to partner with us so together we can better serve children and families.
Through community feedback and the leadership of our Board of Directors, we have identified six service priorities that will guide our new funding investments: summer camp expansion, accreditation for childcare, support for teens, mental health supports, early learning childcare supports and services for children with varying abilities. These priority areas provide a framework to address critical needs while ensuring services are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the experiences of Hillsborough County’s children and families.
Over the summer, in addition to our existing enhancement grants and summer passports, we increased camp capacity by funding 732 camp slots across seven different partners – a significant step toward providing safe and enriching opportunities for children. We have also been meeting with providers, nonprofits, and agencies, particularly those working with older youth, to strengthen connections and better understand emerging challenges.
We are equally excited about progress made to support nonprofits. We have streamlined our grant process and have fully launched a web-based grant application system, SurveyMonkey Apply. This makes the process of applying for Children’s Board funding more accessible and user-friendly.
Looking ahead, we are investing in new funding allocations that reflect both immediate needs and long-term priorities, including water safety, mentoring, a teen Youth Council, Pathways to Wellness, and childcare accreditation.
We are excited about the year ahead and remain committed to listening, adapting, and working collaboratively. Together, with your partnership, we are building a stronger future for every child in our community. Thank you for continuing to walk alongside us in this important work.
Rebecca