Through intensive case management and partnerships, children who have been removed from homes can be safely returned to parent(s)
Foster families in Florida’s Circuit 12 care for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment
With federal funding, CAPTA Home Visiting Program is helping to protect substance-exposed newborns and build stronger families
Community Based Care organization celebrates National Adoption Month by matchmaking new 'forever families' in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto
The annual ‘SCC Angels’ program helps to fulfill holiday gift wish lists for children in the state care system in Circuit 12
Media sources say Manatee County deputies took a newborn baby into custody Wednesday from a former "American Idol" singer and her partner.
Grant to Safe Children Coalition will support case managers, provide foster parent appreciation and family reunification events
Grant of $8,000 from Manatee Community Foundation to Safe Children Coalition to fund educational campaign to protect children in Manatee
Community investment funding of $75,000 from United Way Suncoast will support Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters program
The SCF Coding Academy is offering in-person STEM camps for elementary, middle and high school students this summer.
Through the challenges of keeping staff, children and families safe, SCC has continued to respond to kids in crisis and facilitate adoptions
Goodwill to provide furnishings for foster children, career services for teens, parents and caretakers
Escape the house and pick out a pumpkin this fall while your family enjoys the fun at Bradenton-area pumpkin patches.
Free online programs are scheduled through December
Social and emotional skills are vital for success in kindergarten, and Girl Scouts is filling this critical need, disrupted by COVID-19.
New badges in automotive engineering, STEM career exploration, entrepreneurship and civics help girls become ambitious and decisive leaders
The new four-week Girl Scout series features unique hands-on activities for girls in grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5.
A variety of virtual and at-home programs are now available at www.gsgcf.org.
Located only 27 miles from Bradenton and 22 miles from Sarasota, the foundation is home to 48 lemurs, which live and play on 130 acres.
"Southwest Florida's coolest backyard" is set to open at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.
Local Council Holding Membership Information Nights Throughout Bradenton
Sarasota YMCA Achievers program hosts numerous area employers to expose students to job openings, career opportunities
Sesame Street opened at SeaWorld Orlando Wednesday and Patch brings you a photo gallery of Florida's newest attraction.
Thirty-four high school students from the College Reach-Out Program (CROP) in Manatee and Sarasota counties visited State College of Florida
Lighting the Chanukah Menorah as a Family at Temple Beth El Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
JFCS launches seasonal campaign to bring holiday joy to families
The more you give the more you get with the PIER 22 holiday gift card offer!
Understanding how it happens and how to prevent it can save your child’s life
Thirty New Badges Power Girl Leadership in 21st Century Issues
Family-friendly event will feature free activities
Manatee County’s Parks and Natural Resources Department will host the second annual World Oceans Day Festival on Saturday, June 9.
Monthly programs to feature volunteers reading to children, the gift of a book for all young participants
23 New STEM and Outdoor Badges Enrich Girl Scout Programming for New School Year
SCF offers classes through the state of Florida for divorcing parents with children to educate, train and assist divorcing parents.
Registration is open for Kids’ Summer Spectrum (KSS), an educational enrichment day camp for children 7-13.
VPK Choice applications are available online. Starting Mar. 6, applications can be submitted in person at the Office of Student Assignment.
The weeklong day camps are for kids 6 to 13. And if your child loves animals, the agenda is perfect!
The 4th annual safety fair is slated for tomorrow, October 1 beginning at 9 a.m.
'Take Stock in Children' is a program serving low-income, at-risk students in 6th – 12th grade in the School District of Manatee County.
Lunch is available each day March 21-25 to all Manatee County school children, regardless of financial situation.