Children's Services Council

The Leon County program is a partnership effort involving multiple agencies and service providers.

Dozens of government and non-profit agencies involved with child and family well being were represented at the summit.

The Leon County Children’s Services Council moves closer to lowering its millage rate.

Bill Proctor wants the Children’s Services Council to reconsider a move that could lower the amount of revenue it receives for new programs.

A special expo on April 22nd will showcase summer activity providers, including paid employment opportunities for older teens.

Elementary school children learned the basics of better nutrition by preparing simple recipes themselves.

The facility will house administrative offices and serve as a connection between the community and a multitude of service providers.

The Children’s Services Council is holding a series of listening sessions across Leon County starting next week. The council wants to get a better idea of community needs, mainly what people really want when they ask for things like family support services.

The Children’s Services Council of Leon County is preparing to dole out its first wave of funding since voters approved its creation two years ago. The first round of grantees have programs complying with the mandate, but some observers are questioning the council’s decision to award money to organizations that appear to be new or untested.

The four initial listening sessions will start an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders in determining the most critical needs for the newly-formed council to address