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Marsha Kiner Selected as New Executive Director

Children's Trust of Alachua County has decided on its new executive director— and the selection was unanimous.


Marsha Kiner, the executive director and CEO of the Association of Florida Colleges, will lead the Trust to help kids and their families.


Learn more from Gershon Harrell's article in the Gainesville Sun.

Over 15,000 kids and their families were provided services, as of June 30, 2022. Final numbers for the year will be in the Annual Report.

Graduates Celebrate!


The Children's Trust of Alachua County joined the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce and the Business Leadership Institute for Early Learning to celebrate the graduation of the first Early Learning cohort on August 13, 2022.


Members included owners and directors of Early Learning Centers and Family Based home businesses in Alachua County. The Trust funded the complete program.


Children's Trust Board Chair Maggie Labarta explained that the Trust views earl in a "holistic manner," saying that these early learning centers are small businesses. Like other small businesses, they need help providing professional services and expanding the capacity of their businesses.

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Data Collection and Management Policy Update

The Trust has hosted Data Technical Advisory Committee meetings monthly since March 2022. Committee members have discussed policy recommendations for the Trust’s Data Collection and Management Policy which has included: the type of data collected, data collection processes, protections, and sharing policies. During the July meeting, committee members received a draft Data Collection and Management Policy, which represents a synthesis of topics discussed and validated by the group, allowing for their final review and feedback. On August 25, 2022, the Trust will be hosting its final Data Technical Advisory Committee meeting where members will have the opportunity finalize its recommendations as a collective.

  

The Trust staff will be presenting the Data Collection and Management Policy resulting from this committee work during the September 26, 2022 Board Meeting for Board member consideration and approval.

The Trust in the Community 

Here are just some of our visits as reported on Twitter. Follow us to keep up to date. Twitter: https://twitter.com/childrenalachua

Back 2 School

Thanks to High Springs Chamber & volunteers for hosting today’s Back 2 School event. We appreciate all the barbers too! The kiddos were excited about their backpacks & CTAC shirts. @ChildrenAlachua is a proud sponsor of today’s event.

National Night Out!



We are happy to participate & provide resources & information to families as kids are getting ready to go back to school. Kudos to Chief Sheppard, High Springs PD & his Officers for putting on a great event. pic.twitter.com/xBo60xy2vo

From the Beginning


Ian Fletcher, Chief Operating Officer of The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, tells the story of how the Chamber supported the Children's Trust of Alachua County from the beginning. https://youtu.be/g1nni7HYBCE 

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Freedom Schools


Summer Learning is happening @FreedomSchools. Kristy Goldwire, Acting Executive Director enjoyed reading to the students & answering their questions. Happy to see these students are learning & having fun. Kudos to all the staff! We are a proud sponsor of this program. pic.twitter.com/Jo056DpStd

In the Media


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