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.
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Fairs & Entertainment

Youth Move Summer Kick Off Party
Karaoke * Sports * Games * Food and More!
Broward Behavioral Health Coalition 
June 24 | 12:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale   


Splash Your Way To Water Safety!
FREE Family Event. Water Safety Activities * Raffles * Bounce Houses & More! Free swim shirts & food for the first 300 kids. Wear your swimsuit! 
Pediatric Associates Foundation 
July 15 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hollywood 


Summer Sizzle Fire & Safety Kid's Camp
Safety is a game we all can win! Meet Firefighters * See Fire Trucks * Learn Fire Safety * Play Safety Games. 
The City of Pompano Beach & The Fire Chief's Association of Broward County 
July 18, 19 & 20 | 9 - 11:30 a.m. or 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Pompano Beach
Awards, Fundraisers, Community Service / Events
College Fair 
This is your opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges and technical programs to get your questions answered. G.E.D., Financial Aid and Enrollment Information will be on-site. 
Jack & Jill Children's Center
June 22 | 3 - 6:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
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Open House 
Come see our new home! Light Refreshments * Surprise Guest. Please RSVP.
Impact Broward  
June 28 | 4 - 6:00 p.m.
Wilton Manors


"Brunch and Bowl to Strike out Bullying" Fundraiser
Join the Young Professionals Network as they aim to raise $30,000. Your donation will help cover the cost of housing, meals, t-shirts, and tuition for at-risk and low-income students who otherwise would not be able to attend our anti-bullying Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit. Without your support, housing and meals specifically would be a major obstacle for each of these students who are in desperate need of emotional and bullying prevention support. 
National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment  
July 9 | 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Tamarac
Save the Date: Teens' Transition To Life Summit 
If you have a teenager with Special Needs, you will definitely want to attend the 8th Annual Teens' Transition To Life Summit on Sept. 23, 2017. It's an informative day for youth with learning differences who are interested in college, vocational education and other options in life after high school. Parents are also able to attend workshop and gain access to invaluable resources.

Stay tuned for details! 

Back To School & Immunization Events 
Mobilize to Immunize
July & August
Broward Health Community Health Services
Fort Lauderdale & Margate
CSC Broward Trainings        #CSCBrowardTrains
The Foundation of a Successful Organization: 
A Capacity Building Initiative

This four-part series will be offered in the morning and evening during the month of July. Training dates are July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st. 

Secure your spot -- Register today!





Session 1
Developing Your Business Model
Session 2
Marketing Your Business
Session 3
Financial Matters
Session 4
Where Do You Go From Here
Conferences, Trainings & Workshops

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


Job Fair: Kid Preschool Plus & Aftercare Program 
Hiring Positions For: Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aftercare/Summer Camp Teachers, Lead Aftercare/Summer Camp Counselor. Registration required.
Kids in Distress  
June 24 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wilton Manors



ONGOING


The Children's Services Council of Broward County (CSC) is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance data for website design and development to transform  www.cscbroward.org  into Broward County's single most relied upon source of topical news and information for and about Broward's children and families. The successful applicant will work closely with CSC staff to design and develop a new CSC website. 

Access RFQ (please view via desktop computer). 


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

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

Aug 7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Community Resources      

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!


Summer Feeding Program For Kids & Teens
Free nutritious and delicious meals to kids and teens 18 and under during summer break. Lunch served: Dixie Court, Suncrest Court, Northwest Gardens. Cooking Classes * YFit Games * & Other Fun For Youth Before And After Lunch! 
YMCA of South Florida
June 12 - Aug. 18 | Mondays - Fridays


Availability in First Grade & Two-Year-Old Programs
We currently have availability. Quality early childhood education serving ages 6 weeks - first grade. Family Strengthening Programs * Afterschool & Summer Camp.
Jack & Jill Children's Center
Fort Lauderdale



Summer and Back to School Programs for Children with Special Needs and Their Families
Therapeutic Social Skills Groups (year-round, ages 5-adult) * Science, Art & Social Skills Day Camp (Grades K-8) * Middle & High School Back to School Prep Program * Elementary Prep Mini-Program (Grades K-5).
Support for Students Growth Center
Boca Raton
Other Events

Saturday Sessions
A free monthly community event: theatre, music, poetry and more! In the heart of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Historic Sistrunk.
Art Prevails Project 
Every 1st Saturday | 5 - 8:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale


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 
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"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
July 14 | 6:30 p.m.
Lauderhill 

   

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
  

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.