‘Safe Pool Day’ inspections underway in Hillsborough County
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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…
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…
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….
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…
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,…
Dear Community Partners,
As we welcome the fall season, we are inspired by community efforts to support food drives and share resources. Proper nutrition is important for all of us and for children, it is essential for their growth, development, and long-term health. Key nutrients are needed for children to be strong and healthy and to promote normal brain development, especially critical in the early years. Pregnant women also have increased nutritional needs and healthy eating during pregnancy establishes the foundation for growth and overall healthy newborns.
Unfortunately, too many families experience food insecurity on a regular basis and a slight change in circumstances can create a crisis. In fact, according to data from United Way Suncoast, nearly half of Hillsborough County families are either below the poverty level or the ALICE threshold – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The rising costs of household basics – including housing, childcare, food, transportation, and health care – are having adverse impacts on families in our community.
The Children’s Board invests in several family support programs that engage with families to address basic needs and achieve self-sufficiency goals. Programs like the United Food Bank of Plant City’s FEED Program, Positive Spin’s EACH One, Metropolitan Ministries’ Pathways to Hope, and CDC of Tampa’s Wealth Builders are making great strides in improving families’ well-being. Through the ONEhillsborough initiative, the Children’s Board is partnering with United Way Suncoast, Career Source Tampa Bay, the Junior League of Tampa, and Vistra Communications to host From Surviving to Thriving, a cost-of-living workshop to identify additional solutions to improve the lives of working families.
November is a perfect month to give thanks to our generous community for the resources invested in families to ensure that children thrive.
With gratitude,
