Welcome to JWB
Welcome to the JWB Children's Services Council website. JWB ensures positive development and well-being of all children and families in Pinellas County through prudent investment in community-based solutions that work.
The mission of the Juvenile Welfare Board is to support the healthy development of all children and their families in Pinellas County through advocacy, research, planning, training, communications, coordination of resources and funding.
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Click Here: Pinellas County's Economic Impact of Poverty Presentation
Gwendolyn C. Warren, the Pinellas County Department of Health and Human Services Bureau Director, gave a presentation on the economic impact of poverty to JWB funded agency Executive Directors on the 19th of April.
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Click: Caroline Brown wins Annual Cooperman-Bogue KidsFirst Award for 2011
The annual winner of the 2011 Cooperman-Bogue KidsFirst Award for 2011 is Caroline Brown. Click the headline to learn more about her.
Click Here: Cooperman-Bogue KidsFirst Awards
On Thursday, April 5th at 11:30 a.m., JWB will host the Cooperman-Bogue KidsFirst Awards at the Carillon Hilton. Click the headline for details about attending and for information about the Awards in general
Click Here: The Science of Early Childhood Development Video
Click the link above to watch the quick video from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.
Click Here: We're Hiring!
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Click here: A Science-Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy
Click the headline to download the new publication from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. This paper uses evidence to improve outcomes in learning, behavior and health for vulnerable children.
Click Here: Art Rolnick Makes the Case for Early Childhood Investment
Click the headline to watch a great video on early childhood development.
Click: Caroline Brown is the 4th Quarterly Winner of the Cooperman-Bogue KidsFirst Awards
Caroline Brown is recognized for her service to children and families.
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Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County - New Online Training Registration System
Registering for trainings offered by the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County is now easier than ever before.
Click Here: New Health Department Location on Ulmerton
The Pinellas County Health Center has opened new location in Largo.
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Click Here: JWB Quality Child Care RFP and Resources
JWB is working with our Child Care community to provide quality services for your children in child care. Click the headline to learn more about what we're doing.
Click: Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites Opening Soon
Beginning on January 17th VITA sites will begin to open at thirteen Pinellas County locations where taxpayers can file their income taxes free. Click on the headline above, then click the link in the post to listen to an informative radio interview on the show hosted by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County.
Click Here: Download our Program Matrix
JWB has produced a spreadsheet which describes the services we fund. Click the headline to learn more and find the program matrix.
Click Here: The Boston Opportunity Agenda
JWB would like to share the Boston Opportunity Agenda with you. Click the headline to learn more about this exciting model for serving children and families.
Click: JWB Releases Results of Fiscal Year 09-10 Audit