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By Kelly Wise Valdes – May 31, 2024 Now that summer is here, Hillsborough County launched Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay, which was aimed at educating families about practicing pool safety while they enjoy swimming this summer. Florida leads the nation in drowning deaths of children 4 years old or younger, and most of the…

Board Selects Five Finalists for Executive Director Position
In a Special Board meeting on Friday, April 12, 2013, the Governing Board of the Children’s Board selected the following five (5) finalists for consideration as the next Executive Director: Felicia DeHaney CEO, National Black Child Development Institute Washington, DC Carl Harness Assistant County Administrator, Pinellas County Clearwater, FL Melody (Mel) Jurado President, The Profitable…

Children’s Board Launches Mobile Water Safety Team
In the Tampa Bay area alone, 32 children have lost their lives due to accidental drowning in the past four years. In an effort to eradicate tragedies like these from happening, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and community partners joined together as a Mobile Water Safety team that will bring free swim lessons to…