The Children's Services Council is pleased to share information on the following events and activities. For additional information on each event, please contact the sponsoring organization directly. Events in the weekly blasts are listed free of charge and should not be considered as endorsements by The Children's Services Council.
Ready, Set, Go... 2017 Summer Camps!
Searching for summer camps? Click to view some options submitted by various organizations throughout Broward. 
Swim Coupons
The Children's Services Council is partnering with  SWIM Central  to provide a coupon with a value of $40 to help off-set the cost of swimming instruction for children ages 6 months to 4 years old (Broward residents only). Get a coupon and see a list of participating sites on the Water Smart Broward website!

Fairs & Entertainment

A Night With Our Stars! 
Ashanti's dance and drama students from The Historic Ali Cultural Arts location will celebrate a year of classes with a movie theme showcase. The event will be filled with dance, dramatic expressions, special guest, movie favorite concessions -- all set to famous movie soundtracks from the 80s to today! 
Ashanti Cultural Arts  
May 27 | 7:00 p.m.
Pompano Beach  

Power Up for Health 
Extreme Health Challenge Stage Show * Take the Family Challenge for a Healthier, Happier Lifestyle * Activities & fun for all ages! The first 40 families to take the challenge win a $50 Publix gift card. RSVP.
Michelee Puppets & Holy Cross Hospital 
June 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale   


5th Annual Family & Friends Picnic
Come out and enjoy our "carnival" themed booths created by our I2L youth members and participate in our fundraiser walk! The walk is $10, and the picnic is free. Please pre-register and bring your family, lawn chairs and a dish of your choice to share. We will provide the fun!
Inspired2Lead 
June 10 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hollywood   
Awards, Fundraisers & Community Service 

Drive to Thrive: 2017 CG Smith Community Mental Health Foundation Dinner
Proceeds to assist CG Smith Community Mental Health Foundation in providing transportation for children with emotional and behavioral challenges throughout Broward County. 
CG Smith Community Mental Health Foundation 
May 31 | 6:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale


Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting 
Be our guest! Please join us in celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of our new Broward location. This event will take place on June 7 from 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Family Central  
RSVP by June 2
Fort Lauderdale 
CSC Broward Trainings        #CSCBrowardTrains
Framing a Culture of Inclusion
June 6 | Reg. Link

Mommy I'm Scared: Understanding the Impact of Domestic Violence on Young Children
June 14 | Reg. Link

Why? An Inside Look at Why Youth Use Drugs and Alcohol  
June 16 |  Reg. Link


The CSC Online Learning Center (OLC)
This is a free training website created for any person serving children and families in Broward County. The OLC offers quality and relevant courses that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week anywhere there is Internet access. Just register, enroll and view.

Explore the OLC!
Conferences, Trainings & Workshops

Improving Outcomes 2017: Pregnancy, Prematurity and Beyond
Inviting all Memorial Healthcare System and & health care professionals who care for women, babies or families in the areas of L&D, NICU, Nursery, Postpartum, Pediatrics, ER or Medical-Surgical departments. This event will take place on June 9 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County, Inc. 
Reg. By May 31
Fort Lauderdale


Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training 
This workshop will provide an overview of the impact of trauma; rationale for trauma focused therapies; highlights of the research that supports the effectiveness of the TF-CBT; education and practice activities from each component of the TF-CBT model. It is geared toward therapists and CEU's are provided.
National Youth Advocate Program  
June 22 & 23 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale


ONGOING


Fiscal Year 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Request for Proposal
Announcing a new funding opportunity.  The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides funding to assist with efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The JAG Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The BJA is also responsible for identifying strategies and purposes for funding, known as the Eligible Federally Authorized Purpose Areas.
The Broward County Human Services Department, Community Partnerships Division (CPD)
Access RFP (Closes Friday, June 9, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.)


Joshua's Path Summer Seminars (Sunrise)
Goodman JFS of Broward

June 5 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

July 3 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Aug 7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Community Resources      
Foster Love, Foster a Child
Ordinary people in our community do extraordinary things. People like you can make a huge difference in the lives of children, by opening their hearts and homes to children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected.

ChildNet
Other Events

Diversity in Aquatics Masters Swim Club
12:00 p.m/ (Shallow Water Run Training + Float & Stroke), 12:30 p.m. (Introduction to Deep Water Running), 1:00 p.m. (Beginners/Intermediate - Masters Swim Practice). Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 or over).
Diversity In Aquatics & U.S. Masters Swimming  
FREE for Month of May | Saturdays | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Lauderhill 


Suit and Tie Drive
Donate professional attire for middle & high school male students in the Broward County Public Schools Debate Program. Drop off your new or slightly used clothing at the locations listed in the flier.
PMD Ministries Inc.  
Ongoing - May 31
Various Drop-Off Locations  


ONGOING
 

Because Of Fear, I Said It In Poetry: Speaking Up and Rhyming Out 
On-Call Leadership (Working with youth ages 9-17)
 
2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month
Northwest Gardens Leasing Office 
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 
Fort Lauderdale 
Flier 

"Movie Night in the City"
On-Call Leadership Inc. & Florida All-Star Youth Inc.
Every 2nd Saturday 
6:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale


Teen Talks: My Life Matters
You're invited to attend and have some REAL TALK about why YOU matter! Refreshments will be served.
Ignite Empowerment Community Center
June 16, July 14 | 6:30 p.m.
Lauderhill 



Grief Support Groups for the Entire Family 
Welcoming children, teens, young adults and families seeking support after the loss of a loved one. In partnership with VITAS Healthcare, the free Peer Support Groups run across Miami-Dade and Broward County. Offering a safe and comfortable environment for participants to explore their emotions along with their peers. Complimentary pizza dinner provided before all group meetings.  
Children's Bereavement Center
Every Wednesday of the month  
Davie
Flier 
   

Spanish Support Group for Parents
For parents with children with emotional and/or behavioral disturbances. 
South Florida Wellness Network 
Fourth Monday of Month | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale


NJCC Counseling Unit No-Cost Services
The Counseling Unit at NJCC provides forensically sensitive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults victimized by the crime of sexual abuse/assault and child victims of physical abuse. Services are also provided to non-offending family members.
Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC) 
Flier  


Ongoing Grief Support Group
Providing free grief support groups to children ages 3 years old through high school and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one. The Tomorrow's Rainbow Ranch is the only children's grief center of its kind offering innovative, best practice programming to support childhood grief and loss through miniature horse interactions, therapeutic play areas and facilitated peer support.
Tomorrow's Rainbow
CARES TEAM
Are you the caretaker for your grandchild, niece, nephew or sibling? You don't have to do it alone. The CARES TEAM can help. Offering family support, parent support and school support & guidance. Free and no referral necessary. 
Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida 
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Email a PDF or JPG event flier to [email protected], a 558w x 186h image (limit amount of text) and a web page link to event info/registration (if you have one). Information must be received 2 weeks before your organization's event.