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Children First Unveils New Playground in Venice
Children First celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated Head Start playground at the agency’s Venice campus, made possible by Suncoast Charities for Children through the generosity of the James M. Doss Charitable Foundation. The renovated playground now features upgraded equipment and safer surfacing, creating a more engaging environment for outdoor play and learning. Designed to support Children First’s commitment to high-quality early childhood education, these improvements
News Release: Children First Celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
Children First, the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services for Sarasota County, is proud to join the National Head Start Association (NHSA) in celebrating Head Start Awareness Month throughout October. In honor of the critical role that Head Start plays in the lives of children and families, Children First has received proclamations from the cities of North Port, Sarasota, and Venice, as well as from Sarasota County, highlighting the program’s impact across the region. Head
Children First Champions Spark Change with $600,000 Matching Gift Challenge
Children First is proud to announce a $600,000 matching gift challenge led by its Changemaker Collective. The Changemaker Collective is an initiative for leaders who go above and beyond in serving our community and wish to make an investment in the tools children and families need to achieve their full potential. All collective support will be matched dollar for dollar with an overall goal to raise $1.2MM. Funds raised through this initiative will provide scholarships, ensuring both immediate access