News Release: Children First Secures Nearly $400,000 in Grants to Empower Children and Families
Children First, the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services in Sarasota County, is thrilled to announce over $350,000 in recent grant funding to support its mission of strengthening children and families. These generous gifts will enhance the agency’s comprehensive services, which include early childhood education, nutrition, emotional and behavioral support, and family-strengthening programs. Key funding contributions include: $90,000 from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation to
Press Release: Children First Ambassador Named Parent of the Year by Florida Head Start Association
Children First proudly announces that Renee Sensenbrenner has been named the 2024 Parent of the Year by the Florida Head Start Association. This prestigious award recognizes a parent who exemplifies leadership, serves as a role model for their children, and makes a positive impact on their community.As the mother of two children currently enrolled in the Early Head Start program, Renee has become a key advocate for children and families in Sarasota County. Recently re-elected for a third consecutive term as
BofA Names Children First as its 2024 Neighborhood Champion, Celebrating 5 Years of Non-Profit Investments in Sarasota/Manatee
SARASOTA, Fla. – Bank of America announced today that Children First, the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services for Sarasota County, has been named as the 2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion in Sarasota/Manatee for its work to strengthen families and create pathways for economic advancement. Commemorating its fifth year, Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champions® program provides multiyear flexible grant funding annually to high-impact nonprofits in nearly 40 communities