by Tricia | May 11, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
During the summer, many children who eat breakfast and lunch at school each day may not have a nutritious breakfast, lunch or dinner at home. Summer BreakSpot, or Summer Food Service Program, is a federal nutrition program that local nonprofits and schools use to...
by Tricia | Apr 26, 2026 | Families & Parenting
KISSIMMEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis announced more than 13,000 families are participating in the partnership between Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program and the Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans within the first four months of its launch....
by Tricia | Apr 26, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
The School Readiness (SR) Plus program helps low-income families transition off full child care subsidies by reducing the impact of the benefits cliff. When a family’s income exceeds the eligibility limits for the full School Readiness subsidy, SR Plus ensures they...
by Tricia | Apr 20, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2 is recognized as World Autism Day, a time to learn more about autism and emphasize support needed in the autism community. About 1 in 36 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism, according to the Centers for Disease...
by Tricia | Apr 3, 2026 | Featured, Families & Parenting
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) is a free service to all parents, regardless of income, that acts as a bridge between parents needing child care and the child care programs that will best meet the needs of the family. There are no charges/fees associated with...
by Tricia | Mar 19, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured
March is the perfect time for families with young children to welcome the start of spring and enjoy new adventures and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and joy together. Spring Nature Walks As flowers begin to bloom and animals become more active, take a...
