Welcome to the 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.

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The JWB Children’s Services Council of Pinellas County (JWB) is the nation’s first Children’s Services Council. JWB was established in 1946 as the first county-wide agency dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. JWB utilizes dedicated property tax revenue to fund services to the children and families of Pinellas County through our partners, including non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and grassroots community groups.

Mission

The Juvenile Welfare Board supports the healthy development of all children and their families in Pinellas County through advocacy, research, planning, training, communications, coordination of resources and funding.

Happy Holidays from JWB

Posted: 12/23/2009

JWB will close at 1:00 on Wednesday, December 23. Our offices will be closed on the 24th, and the 25th.

Are We All Victims? Bullying ... A Global Perspective

Posted: 11/23/2009

The term "bully" usually conjures up the image of a big person towering over a smaller person and yelling, hitting or taunting.

JWB uses links to other web sites in an effort to assist visitors in locating information on topics that might be of interest to them, and cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided by linked sites. Linking to a web site does not constitute an endorsement of the sponsors of that site or the information and products presented on that site.

Please note that all electronic communications made or received by JWB members or staff are considered public records and are retained and, upon request, made available to the public and media in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statues.

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