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2023-2024

Family Resource Guide

Article Submission Request

Dear Community Partners,

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County produces a Family Resource Guide every year. We will soon begin production of the 2023-24 edition. The Guide includes a full listing of agencies and organizations that serve children and families in Broward, important information from the School Board of Broward County, informative articles on child safety, education, and development, as well as a full listing, by zip code, of childcare centers and the services they offer, produced in four languages.

Over 175,000 hard copies are distributed county-wide through schools, pediatric offices, markets, child-serving organizations, and community events. The Guide is also featured online, with articles shared with other local publications. If you would like to contribute an article on subjects related to Family Life, Health & Safety, Child Development, or Child Care, we invite you to submit a manuscript to the following specifications:

A.     700 – 800 words

B.     It must be “generic” to the subject, i.e., not an advertorial for any organization

C.     It must include a byline with the author’s qualifications

D.     As an epilogue, we are happy to include information specific to the author’s agency or organization.

Articles should be submitted no later than April 15^th for consideration. As space is limited, we regret not being able to print every article submitted. We will endeavor, however, to share them on our website as part of our News feature. For more information or to submit an article for consideration, please contact Zoë Lewis, Community Engagement Manager, at 954-377-1116 or zlewis@cscbroward.org.

Thank you!

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and communities across Broward County will host A Day of Service and Love in commemoration of the 17 loved ones tragically taken and those injured as a result of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

A Day of Service and Love is an early release day designated as a ‘service-learning’ day for students, staff, and volunteers to come together to support each other through various community service activities at schools across the county.

KID’S CORNER

Stay in the know about programs and activities for the whole family!

STEP INTO THE TEEN SCENE!!

Date: March 2, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM

Date: March 2, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM

Date: March 7, 2023

Time: 9:30 AM

PARENT RESOURCES

• Children’s Bereavement Center: Free Perinatal & Infant Loss Grief Support Groups for Mothers, Fathers, and Couples. The groups are FREE of cost to participants. There is no waitlist and no referral required
• Children’s Bereavement Center: Grupos de apoyo gratuitos para el duelo por la pérdida de bebés y perinatales para madres, padres y parejas. Los grupos son GRATIS para los participantes. No hay lista de espera y no se requiere referencia

• 2/15 Habitat for Humanity: Program applications will be open for new two-story townhomes. Login and kickstart your future!

• 3/8 Jack & Jill Center: Open House is almost here! Now enrolling ages six weeks – VPK4 & Grades K-5. Click for more info.

• Legal Aid: The Broward Community ID helps residents identify themselves to law enforcement, schools, banks, health centers, city departments, and social service agencies and participate in the cultural and business life of the county when an ID is required. Apply today!

• 2/16 NEW Memorial Healthcare System: «TDVAM Virtual Training Series» Join in for a Teen Dating Violence Awareness multi-session for parents and those that interact with youth to gain knowledge to support the youth in their lives.

• 2/27 Nurturing Parenting Programs: Nurturing Parenting Facilitator Training. Learn how to implement this evidence-based parenting curriculum to meet the specific parenting needs of families

Every February, BCPS recognizes and participates in the observance of National Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Prevention and Awareness Month. This observance is a national effort to raise awareness and promote teen dating violence prevention. Unfortunately, dating violence is more common and starts at a much younger age than expected. We need your help in spreading awareness about dating abuse and in letting our students know they deserve safe and healthy relationships. Incorporate TDV Month into your school’s year-round violence prevention efforts by celebrating all month, focusing on a single week like Respect Week from February 13th-17th, 2023, or having one schoolwide TDV event. View the School Board of Broward County Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Resolution to learn more.