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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Calendar Updates
* The next Community Events Blast will be distributed the week of July 10th. Have a safe Fourth of July! 

* There will be no July Council meeting. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, August 17, 2017.
Fairs & Entertainment

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 

Watch Focus On South Florida's segment on child drownings/water safety which recently aired on My TV 33. It featured  Cassie McGovern (swim safety advocate) and Meredith Troy (Pediatric Associates).


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


Night Out Against Crime
You're invited! Help us celebrate National Night Out Against Crime. Bounce Houses * Free Food & Drinks * SWAT Demo * Police Displays * Vendors * Face Painting * Live Music * K-9 Demos * Family Activities * Child Fingerprinting * Fire Trucks * Giveaways.
The Sunrise Police Department
Aug. 1 | 6 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunrise
Awards, Fundraisers, Community Service / Events

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
Summer BreakSpot 
The Children's Services Council of Broward County works closely with the South Florida Hunger Coalition and other partners to help reduce childhood hunger. Among a number of initiatives is the Mobile Summer BreakSpot program, a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Feeding program. The CSC, the lead funder of the Mobile Summer BreakSpot in Broward County, works with Florida Impact, Meals on Wheels South Florida and the Broward County Housing Authority, along with other community partners, to ensure children have access to a proper lunch and snacks.


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The CSC's Funded 10 Super Sites:
Everglades Heights, Meyers Estates, Park Ridge Court, Tallman Pines, College Gardens Apartments, C.W. Thomas Park, Patrick J. Meli Park, Caravel Arms Apartments, Palms of Deerfield, Stanley Terrace.

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Watch No Kid Hungry's video entitled, "Summer Meals Lift Up Communities," on Facebook!

June 26 Facebook post & tweet showing enrichment activities at BreakSpot sites (featured activity was reading). 
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

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!


AM Series (Sold Out)



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

Youth Strategic Building Exercises 
Oasis of Hope Community Development Corporation, Inc.  
July 19 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Pompano Beach



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). 

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All Broward County nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the Mary N. Porter Legacy Fund for Capital Projects are invited to attend an informational session about the RFP and application process. 
Community Foundation of Broward
July 19 | 3 - 5:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
RSVP by June 12th
Flier 


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
Now - 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 
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
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.