Publicado originalmente en Centro Tampa TAMPA– Es un drama que algunos creen que no es crítico, pero está ahí, en pleno Siglo XXI. Y a diferencia de otros problemas que tocan fondo y llaman la atención de la opinión pública y los medios de información, como el consumo de drogas o la lucha global contra
As seen on the Tampa Bay Times The elimination of a program that automatically granted refugee status to anyone from Cuba who could make it to U.S. soil has drastically reduced the number of people arriving here from the island nation. In the final three months before the mid-January repeal of “wet foot, dry foot’’
Jacksonville, FL –Lutheran Services Florida Duval Head Start/ Early Head Start will celebrate Head Start Awareness month with a very special theme: World of Nations! This event will showcase the cultural diversity that exists in Duval County as well as within our Head Start/Early Head Start program. “Last year’s event was a huge success as
Head Start Hurricane Repair Closures Boynton Beach and PEPPI Head Start and Early Head Start learning centers remain closed after damages from Hurricane Irma. We are hopeful that Boynton Beach will reopen on November 27th. Safety is our first concern for the children and families we serve and our LSF staff members. Stay tuned for
Students at Pivot Charter School–Tampa joined the nationwide scavenger hunt by painting animals, positive quotes, school spirit and other creative pictures on more than 600 rocks. Each rock is tagged with @pivotrocks, which links to the school’s Instagram page. The students recently hid the rocks throughout Hillsborough County at restaurants, parking lots, walking trails and
Are you a Jaguars fan? You’re in Luck! Lutheran Services Florida Head Start Child Care Partnership is participating in a football fundraiser called Give & Go 100. Give & Go 100 is your chance to get the best deal on Jaguars tickets while supporting Lutheran Services Florida Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships. For every ticket you purchase
The Florida Coalition for Children held their annual awards celebration honoring the hard work, dedication, heart and tireless commitment of the men and women who work every day on behalf of Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected and at-risk children and youth. Alfreta Hendley with LSF Health Systems was honored with the Social Worker of the Year award!
Last Sunday, Lippman Youth Shelter kicked off their Master Chef Cook Off with the help of the chefs from T.W.A.P. Ministries who surprised the youth with Master Chef T-shirts, hats and gold medal awards. The youth were taught cooking skills and then competed in different groups as the judges tasted the meals they prepared. The
LSF in collaboration with Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints and Catholic Charities celebrated WORLD REFUGEE DAY on Saturday, June 3rd at the Golden Gate Community Center. The focus of the celebration was to learn more about the refugee community and those agencies and community partners who serve them. This year, the celebration focused on Giving and
Susan Main, CEO and President of Early Learning Coalition of Duval received a Lifetime Achievement Award from LSF Head Start for her 17 years of service. Main has served thousands of families and children across Duval County in her role and has been a resolute champion for early childhood education initiatives such as Head Start
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