Children's Programs
The Children's Services Advisory Board, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, evaluates, prioritizes, and makes recommendations concerning the needs of Manatee County's children and families.
The majority of the funds are used to support prevention-based programs for children and their families. Programs are typically funded on a purchase of service basis, and payments are made only after services have been provided. Monthly fiscal reviews are conducted.
Our Programs
Programs listed under this category include advocacy and link to services for children in crisis, child crime victims, gang prevention, as well as emergency shelter and food for children and their families [more]
Programs listed under this category include scholarships and school age child care in the before and after school hours, as well as the summertime and non-school days during the school year. Some programs include transportation to and from local schools. [more]
Programs listed in this category include subsidized child day care, day care access and selection, and Pre-K services. [more]
Programs listed under this category provide services to foster children, dependent children, and/or their caregivers. [more]
Programs listed under this category include groups that provide networking and volunteer services in the community. [more]
Programs listed under this category provide specialized counseling services for children and/or their families, including divorce issues, adoptions, runaways, domestic violence, substance abuse, sexual abuse victims, misbehavior in school, sexual abuse offenders, juvenile offenders, and child abuse/neglect victims. [more]
Programs listed in this category provide services to educate children on specific topics and/or to provide awareness of a community issue or need and link to services for that need, such as physical/developmental disabilities, diversity, conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, health issues, cultural arts, careers, and language barriers. [more]
Programs listed in this category provide specialized medical treatment, dental services, and medical examinations for child victims of crime. [more]
Programs listed under this category provide services linking children with mentors in the community, as well as programs designed to build self-esteem of children/teens. [more]
Programs listed in this category provide guidance to parents and parenting education to parents, guardians, or other caregivers. [more]
Programs listed under this category include services to screen, evaluate and provide therapy to young children with possible or known developmental delays. [more]
Programs listed under this category provide services to children who have been identified with special needs and/or disabilities, such as respite care, therapeutic horseback riding, or assisted camping. [more]
Programs listed under this category provide services which address teenage pregnancy prevention through education. [more]
Manatee County Government
