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Welcome to the second edition of Capital Connection 2023. This month rounded out the final committee weeks before the 2023 Legislative Session which is set to begin on Tuesday, March 7^th. This month consisted of both a special session and committee weeks. The scope of the special session can be found below.

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!

KID’S CORNER

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

STEP INTO THE TEEN SCENE!!

NEW RETURN TO IN-PERSON NETWORKING: CULTIVATE ROBUST CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS

Date: March 14, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM

Date: March 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM

NEW LGBTQ PROFICIENCY AND BIAS TRAINING PART TWO

Date: March 23, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM

Friday, March 10, 2023 ● 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tamarac Community Center

8601 W. Commercial Blvd.,

Tamarac 33351

  For further information, or to make a reservation, contact the

Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170/8160 or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org

PARENT RESOURCES

• 3/19 Broward Center: «Rhythm by the River,» now in its second year, the FREE festival celebrates some of the most exciting and innovative Black voices in Broward County

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

• 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.

• 3/18 Whole Hearted Parenting: LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT – «Gaining Respect Without It Being a Trigger» Learn to move with greater flexibility and understanding in your relationships

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 or having one schoolwide TDV event. View the School Board of Broward County Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Resolution to learn more.