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  • JWB Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Strengthens Support for Neurodiverse Families

    March 31, 2026

    Today the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB) celebrated a milestone for inclusion, officially receiving its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International […]

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  • Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County Becomes Second Certified Autism Center™ in Clearwater, Florida

    Florida Observer | April 01, 2026

    The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB). To become […]

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  • Juvenile Welfare Board Receives Autism Center Designation

    St. Pete Catalyst | April 01, 2026

    The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County has become the second organization in Clearwater to receive a Certified Autism Center designation from the International Board […]

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  • New Free Resource for Pinellas County Parents to Protect Kids Online

    Spectrum Bay News 9 | March 03, 2026

    What You Need To Know The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County launched an initiative to safeguard children online and equip families with vital support called Parent ProTechThrough taxpayer dollars, […]

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  • Protecting the Next Generation: How the Juvenile Welfare Board is Leading the Way to Counter 500,000 Daily Online Threats

    Tampa Bay Business Journal | January 05, 2026

    My responsibility as JWB’s Interim CEO is two-fold: To spend Pinellas County tax dollars wisely while ensuring children are safe, healthy, and equipped to reach […]

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  • Sign Up Today to Protect Your Children Online

    Tampa Bay 28 Morning Blend | December 24, 2025

    Devices are central to a child’s learning and social lives, but they also pose real risks. Children's devices contain online threats like cyberbullies, predators, and […]

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  • JWB’s Gift to Parents: A New Way to Keep Kids Safe Online

    WFLA Daytime | December 23, 2025

    Watch JWB Interim CEO Michael Mikurak discuss JWB’s new digital safety initiative with WFLA Daytime anchor Maggie Rodriguez, sharing this call-to-action for all Pinellas parents, […]

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