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 Juvenile Welfare Board Mission Statement: The Juvenile Welfare Board invests in partnerships, innovation, and advocacy to strengthen Pinellas County children and families.
The 2013-2016 JWB Strategic Plan builds upon the investments made and the work accomplished as a result of the 2006 JWB Strategic Plan.
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On Wednesday, April 17, a presentation on the Lealman Focus Area: Essentials for Collective Impact was presented to the Administrative Forum. Click the headline to learn more and download the presentation.
On Thursday, April 11, 2013 at their regular meeting, the Juvenile Welfare Board selected Dr. Marcie Biddleman as the new Executive Director of the organization. Formal contract negotiations will begin immediately, and a start date will be set for June. Dr. Biddleman is the current Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the organization, having previously served as the Director of the Department of Program Development and Support.
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The Girls Scouts of West Central Florida have honored JWB Board Chair, Elise Minkoff as one of their 2013 Women of Distinction. Click the headline for details.
Evaluation reports were completed by JWB’s Research Department for the eight 21st Century Community Learning Centers Coordinated Child Care oversees.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Kay Dillinger as the 19th Lightning Community Hero of the year during the first period of their recent game against the Winnipeg Jets.
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On November 14 -- National Philanthropy Day -- the Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay honored JWB Board Chair Elise Minkoff with the Gayle Sierens Volunteer of the Year Award in Philanthropy.
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The ECMH Committee is a chapter of the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health -- they have a new website.
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Want to learn more about our friends at the Florida Children's Movement?
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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 the link above to watch the quick video from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.
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 the headline to watch a great video on early childhood development.
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.
JWB has produced a spreadsheet which describes the services we fund. Click the headline to learn more and find the program matrix.
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.
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