Children's Week

 

Children's Week Presented by
Lead County Coordinators

Select your county from the list below to find your local lead community organizations and read about the events they have planned. You can then contact them directly for information on local events or how you can get involved. If your county is not yet included, please check back as organizations are added to the list or let us know you are interested in starting something. If you have an event to add to the schedule, please fill out our online event submission form.

Select the county whose information you wish to view:

Alachua Baker Bay Bradford Brevard Broward
Calhoun Charlotte Citrus Clay Collier Columbia
DeSoto Dixie Duval Escambia Flagler Franklin
Gadsden Gilchrist Glades Gulf Hamilton Hardee
Hendry Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Holmes Indian River
Jackson Jefferson Lafayette Lake Lee Leon
Levy Liberty Madison Manatee Marion Martin
Miami-Dade Monroe Nassau Okaloosa Okeechobee Orange
Osceola Palm Beach Pasco Pinellas Polk Putnam
St. Johns St. Lucie Santa Rosa Sarasota Seminole Sumter
Suwannee Taylor Union Volusia Wakulla Walton
Washington          


http://www.stepupflorida.org/StepUp2008/Counties/county_info.html

 

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ALACHUA
Healthy Families of Alachua, Colombia, Union and Bradford
Ester Piper / Anny McFerson
352-392-4491
piperei@obgyn.ufl.edu

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ALACHUA
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County
Jade Marcus
352-375-4110 ext.131
jmarcus@elcalachua.org

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ALACHUA
Alachua County Child Abuse Prevention Task Force
Annie Mc Pherson
352-334-1330

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BAKER
Early Learning Coalition of CNBB
Brittney Bridge
904-726-1500
bbridge@ecs4kids.org

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BAY
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Tara Stewart
850-638-6343
tara.stewart@elcofnwflorida.org

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BRADFORD
Early Learning Coalition of CNBB
Brittney Bridge
904-726-1500
bbridge@ecs4kids.org

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BREVARD
Community Based Care of Brevard County
Edward Johnson
321-752-4650 ext. 2065
edward.johnson@cbcbrevard.org
The following event will be taking place in Brevard County during the month of April at local community centers, YMCA's, and Eau Gallie Christian Church.
The plan is: Healthy Kids Day- Awareness training for parents, distribution of flyers and leaflets, stranger danger program, finger printing and much more!
April 5 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
April 12 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
April 19 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
April 26 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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BREVARD
Early Learning Coalition of Brevard
Jennifer McKillip
321-637-1800
jmkillip@elcbrevard.org

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BREVARD
Prevent Child Abuse Florida/ Winds of Change-It's Your Turn!
Edward Johnson
321-752-4650 ext. 2065
Edward.johnson@cbcbrevard.org
The following event will take place throughout Brevard County on April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Local Community Centers, YMCA's and Churches.

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BREVARD
Child Care Association of Brevard County, Inc.
Linda Marshall
321-504-2047
Lmarshall@childcarebrevard.com

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BROWARD
Family Central
Ann De Las Pozas
954-724-7568

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BROWARD
Early Learning Coalition of Broward
Deborah David
954-377-2186
ddavid@elcbroward.org

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CALHOUN
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Tara Stewart
850-638-6343
tara.stewart@elcofnwflorida.org

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CHARLOTTE
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland, Inc.
Ann Bouhebent
941-255-1650
abouhebent@elcfh.org

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CITRUS
Department of Children and Families
Phil Scarpelli
352-330-2162 ext.26150
Philip_scarpelli@dcf.state.fl.us

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CITRUS
Healthy Families of Citrus
Deb Oakes
352-563-0107
doakes@cdsi.org

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CITRUS
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
Amanda DesMartin
352-490-5855
adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org

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CLAY
Early Learning Coalition of CNBB
Brittney Bridge
904-726-1500
bbridge@ecs4kids.org

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COLLIER
Children's Advocacy Center
Jackie Stephens
239-263-8383
jackie.stephens@att.net
The following event will be taking place in Collier County.
The plan is: 2nd Annual Golf Tournament- The event will take place on April 26, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. It will take place at the LaPlay Golf Club located at 333 Viking Way. There will be a lunch with a live auction. For more information, contact Jackie Stephens by phone at 239-263-8383 or by e-mail at jackie.stephens@att.net.

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Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida
Gayla Thompson
239-267-4105
gayla.thompson@elcofswfl.org

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COLUMBIA
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway
Thomas Logan
386-961-0120
tlogan@elc-fg.org

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COLUMBIA
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc.
LaShone Surrency
386-752-9770l
surrency@elc-fg.org

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DE SOTO
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland, Inc.
Ann Bouhebent
941-255-1650
abouhebent@elcfh.org

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DIXIE
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
Amanda DesMartin
352-490-5855
adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org

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DUVAL
Early Learning Coalition of Duval
Chad Burns
904-208-2040
cburns@elcofduval.org

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ESCAMBIA
Children's Services Center
Stacey Kostevicki
850-595-5920
kostevicki@csc-wf.org

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ESCAMBIA
Early Learning Coalition of Escambia
Vicki Pugh
850-595-5402
vpugh@elcofescambia.org

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FLAGLER
Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties, Inc.
Debbie Brown
386-323-2400 ext.142
dbrown@elcfv.org

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FRANKLIN
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Tara Stewart
850-638-6343
tara.stewart@elcofnwflorida.org

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GADSDEN
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
Chris Duggan
850-385-0551
CDuggan@elcbigbend.org

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GADSDEN
The Brehon Institute
Jackie Malone
850-656-7110
Jmalone@brehoninstitute.com

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GILCHRIST
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
Amanda DesMartin
352-490-5855
adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org

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GLADES
Early Learning Coalition of Southwest FL
Gayla Thompson
239-267-4105
gayla.thompson@elcofswfl.org

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GULF
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Tara Stewart
850-638-6343
tara.stewart@elcofnwflorida.org

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HAMILTON
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc.
LaShone Surrency
386-752-9770
lsurrency@elc-fg.org

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HAMILTON
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway
Thomas Logan
386-961-0120
tlogan@elc-fg.org

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HARDEE
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland, Inc.
Ann Bouhebent
941-255-1650
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HARDEE
East Coast Migrant Head Start Project
Angie Avila
863-375-2101
AAVila@ecmhst.org
The following event will be held in Hardee County on April 28, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The plan is: 2nd Annual Day of the Child- This event is for children ages 3-5 to participate in a fun-filled day with hands-on activities provided by the local community members and partners.

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HENDRY
Early Learning Coalition of Southwest FL
Gayla Thompson
239-267-4105
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HERNANDO
Department of Children and Families
Phil Scarpelli
352-330-2162 ext.26150
Philip_scarpelli@dcf.state.fl.us

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HERNANDO
Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc.
Noreen St. Jean
727-233-8291 ext.108
n.stjean@phelc.org

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HERNANDO
Child Development Services of Hernando County


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HIGHLANDS
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland, Inc.
Ann Bouhebent
941-255-1650
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HILLSBOROUGH
Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough
Amy Neff
813-769-3636
amy.neff@bbbs.org

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HILLSBOROUGH
Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
Tracie White
813-204-1784
twhite@elchc.org

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HILLSBOROUGH
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County
Paula A. Allen
813-204-1794
pallen@childrensboard.org

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HOLMES
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Tara Stewart
850-638-6343
tara.stewart@elcofnwflorida.org

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HOLMES
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
Amanda DesMartin
352-490-5855
adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org

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INDIAN RIVER
Early Learning Coalition of IRMO Counties, Inc.
Pat Houston
772-220-1220 ext.242
phouston@elcirmo.org

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JACKSON
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
Amanda DesMartin
352-490-5855
adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org

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JACKSON
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Tara Stewart
850-638-6343
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JEFFERSON
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
Chris Duggan
850-385-0551
CDuggan@elcbigbend.org

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JEFFERSON
Healthy Families of Timber Country
Chasity Siplin
850-948-2146
csiplin@healthystartjmt.org

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LAFAYETTE
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway
Thomas Logan
386-961-0120
tlogan@elc-fg.org

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LAFAYETTE
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc.
LaShone Surrency
386-752-9770
lsurrency@elc-fg.org

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LAKE
Early Learning Coalition of Lake County
Pat Pierce
352-435-0566
ppierce@elclc.org

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LAKE
Department of Children and Families
Phil Scarpelli
352-330-2162 ext.26150
Philip_scarpelli@dcf.state.fl.us
The following event is taking place in Leesburg in Lake County on April 30, 2008 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.
The plan is: Child Abuse Prevention Walk- There will be a kick-off at 9 a.m. with a proclamation from a local dignitary and DCF's Circuit Administrator.

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LAKE
Lake County Shared Services
Lori Humphrey
352-742-5941

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LAKE
Lake County Shared Services
Lori Humphrey
352-742-5941

The following event will take place in Leesburg on May 7, 2008 from 8am-2:30pm. The location is Lake Sumter Community College
The plan is: Annual Child Abuse Mini-Conference-Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, mini-workshops on investigation, mediation, prevention and identification.

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LAKE
Lake County Shared Services
Lori Humphrey
352-742-5941

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LAKE
Lake County Shared Services
Lori Humphrey
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LAKE
Lake County Shared Services
Lori Humphrey
352-742-5941

The following event will take place in Leesburg on April 26, 2008 at the Lake Sumter Community College-Uniting for Children Conference.

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LAKE
Lake County Shared Services
Lori Humphrey
352-742-5941

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LEE
Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida
Gayla Thompson
239-267-4105
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LEON
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend
Judie Miller
850-444-9800 ext.104
jmiller@kidsincorporated.org

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LEON
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
Chris Duggan
850-385-0551
CDuggan@elcbigbend.org

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LEON
The Brehon Institute
Jackie Malone
850-656-7110
Jmalone@brehoninstitute.com

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LEON
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
Rue Luttrell
850-3850551 ext. 318
rluttrell@elcbigbend.org

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LEVY
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
Amanda DesMartin
352-490-5855
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LEVY
Levy County Health Department
Barbara Locke
352-486-5309
Barbara.locke@doh.state.fl.us

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LIBERTY
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
Chris Duggan
850-385-0551
CDuggan@elcbigbend.org

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MADISON
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
Chris Duggan
850-385-0551
CDuggan@elcbigbend.org

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MADISON
Healthy Families of Timber Country
Chasity Siplin
850-948-2146
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MANATEE
Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, Inc.
Liz Zaccagnino
941-714-7449 ext.151l
zaccagnino@elc-manatee.org

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MARION
Department of Children and Families
Phil Scarpelli
352-330-2162 ext.26150
Philip_scarpelli@dcf.state.fl.us

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MARION
Childhood Development Services, Inc.
Brandi Cooney
352-629-0055, 3
bcooney@cdsi.org

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MARION
Marion County Children's Advocacy Center
Patricia Sokol
352-873-4739

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MARTIN
Early Learning Coalition of IRMO Counties, Inc.
Pat Houston
772-220-1220 ext.242
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MIAMI-DADE
Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe
Tabatha Cullen
305-646-7220
tcullen@elcmdm.org

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MIAMI-DADE
Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe
Tabatha Cullen
305-646-7220
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MIAMI-DADE

Lily Stefano
305-926-8210
creativepro@bellsouth.net

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MONROE
Wesley House
Kathy Snyder
305-292-7150
Kathy.Snyder@wesleyhouse.org

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NASSAU
Early Learning Coalition of CNBB
Brittney Bridge
904-726-1500
bbridge@ecs4kids.org

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OKALOOSA
Child Care Services
Debra Self
850-833-9334
dself@owccs.org

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OKALOOSA
Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties
Michelle Bergeron
850-833-3627
mbergeron@elc-okaloosawalton.org

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OKEECHOBEE
Early Learning Coalition of IRMO Counties, Inc.
Pat Houston
772-220-1220 ext.242
phouston@elcirmo.org

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ORANGE
Family and Friends United, Inc.
Sharon Warner
407-206-0570
ffu1@bellsouth.net

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ORANGE
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
Nikisha Bronson-Hunter
407-841-6607
NBronson-Hunter@elcoc.org

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ORANGE
Department of Children and Families
Kristi Gray
407-245-0400
Kristin_gray@dcf.state.fl.us

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OSCEOLA
Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County
Susan Sunka
407-324-4040/407-933-5353
ssunka@earthlink.net

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PALM BEACH
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
Warren Eldridge
561-214-7420
warren.eldridge@elcpalmbeach.org

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PALM BEACH
Family Central
Ann De Las Pozas
954-724-7568

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PALM BEACH
Junior League of the Palm Beaches
Jennifer Jones
561-339-6865
JohnJones56@comcast.net

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PASCO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Amy Neff
813-769-3636
amy.neff@bbbs.org

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PASCO
Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc.
Noreen St. Jean
727-233-8291 ext.108
n.stjean@phelc.org

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PINELLAS
Pinellas Advocates for Children and Families
Sharon Carie
727-467-9622
scarie@suncoastymca.org

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PINELLAS
Project Patchwork
Maria Bates
727-824-0863
maria@projectpatchwork.org

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POLK
East Coast Migrant Head Start Project
Angie Avila
863-375-2101
AAVila@ecmhst.org
The following events are taking place in Polk County.
The plan is: 2nd Annual Day of the Child- This event is for children ages 3-5 to participate in a fun-filled day with hands-on activities provided by the local community members and partners. This event will take place on April 28, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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POLK
Lake Wales YMCA
Leah Folb
863-676-9441
leah@lakewalesymca.net

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POLK
Explorations
Brenda Paul
863-687-3869
info@explorationsV.com

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POLK
Healthy Start
Terri Chambers
803-297-3043
polkTppe@healthystarthp.org

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POLK
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Amy Neff
813-769-3636
amy.neff@bbbs.org

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POLK
Family Fundamentals
Shawna Butler
863-686-1221 ext 222
shawnab@familyfundamentals.org

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POLK
Early Learning Coalition of Polk
Kris Giordano
863-733-9064
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PUTNAM
Episcopal Children's Services
Cathy P. Shimp
904-726-1500 ext. 255
cshimp@ecs4kids.org

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PUTNAM
Early Learning Coalition of Putnam and St. Johns Counties
Dawn Bell
386-328-8225
dawnbell@bellsouth.net

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Early Learning Coalition of Putnam and St. Johns Counties
Dawn Bell
904-824-9036
dawnbell@bellsouth.net

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Episcopal Children's Services
Cathy P. Shimp
904-726-1500 ext. 255
cshimp@ecs4kids.org

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ST. LUCIE
Early Learning Coalition
Jennifer Mead
772-595-6424
zobiej01@elcslc.org

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ST. LUCIE
Early Learning Coalition
Kimberley Smith
772-595-6424
smithk01@elcslc.org

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SANTA ROSA
Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County
Betty Arnold
850-983-5313
Arnold@elcsantarosa.org

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SARASOTA
Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County
Karen Massa
941-556-1600 ext.106
kmassa@childcareconnectionsarasota.org

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SEMINOLE
CBS of Seminole, Inc.
Debbra Groseclose
407-320-7223
seminoleadvocate@bellsouth.net The following event is taking place in Seminole on April 1-30, 2008.
The plan is: Corey Warner Canning Child Abuse-
* The 2nd Annual Corey Warner Canning Child Abuse effort will happen during the month of April. Corey is a 12 year old Sanford Middle School student, who is asking Seminole County to vote to "Can Child Abuse" by purchasing canned food.
* If you would like to cast your vote, bring canned food to Sanford Middle School at 1700 French Avenue, Sanford Florida 32773 during the month of April.
* After all cans are counted, Corey will write a letter to our state legislature letting them know that Seminole County voted to Can Child Abuse by the number of cans collected.
* All food donations will go to needy families in Seminole County.
For questions, contact Corey Warner, phone: 407-834-4077, email: dwarner005@cfl.rr.com

The following event is taking place in Seminole on April 16, 2008.
The plan is: Victim's Rights Luncheon-
* Office of the States Attorney is sponsoring this event.
* Luncheon will be at Heathrow Country Club, from 11:15 to 2:00
* Guest Speaker is Ms. Andrea Conte, First Lady of Tennessee
* Cost is $20 per person.
For questions, contact Isa Kennedy, phone: 407-665-6325, email: ikennedy@sa18.state.fl.us.

The following event is taking place in Seminole on April 25th.
The plan is: Community Leaders take to the streets in Seminole County to Prevent Child Abuse. The walk will take place in Sanford in Goldsboro starting at the Dream Center. Over 40 organizations lead by the Seminole County Child Abuse Prevention Task Force will distribute information door to door that will educate and empower families with knowledge about services that are available to them in the community. For questions, contact Debbra Groseclose, phone: 407-234-8530, email: Seminoleadvocate@bellsouth.net.

The following event is taking place in Seminole on April 25, 2008.
The plan is: 2nd Annual Community Walk-
* SC CAPTF is sponsoring this event.
* Community Leaders and/or all interested citizens will take to the streets in Seminole County to Prevent Child Abuse. All members of CAPTF and our community, including but not limited to DCF, CBC, CAPTF, GAL, SO, KH and others, are invited to walk that Friday and hand out prevention materials. This is collaboration and Primary Prevention at its best!
* Each county in the district will take a Friday in April and hand out prevention materials.
* We will walk Sanford?s Goldsboro District starting at the Dream Center, 540 Pecan Avenue, Sanford, FL.
* Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
For questions, contact Debbra Groseclose, phone: 407-320-7223, email: Seminoleadvocate@bellsouth.net.

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SEMINOLE
Early Learning Coalition of Seminole
Debby Torres
407-871-1102
debby@seminoleearlylearning.org

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SEMINOLE
Step Up Florida
Gigi Rivadeneyra
407-665-3382
Glorida_Rivadeneyra@doh.state.fl.us

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SUMTER
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
Amanda DesMartin
352-490-5855
adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org

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Department of Children and Families
Phil Scarpelli
352-330-2162 ext.26150
Philip_scarpelli@dcf.state.fl.us

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SUWANNEE
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway
Thomas Logan
386-961-0120
tlogan@elc-fg.org

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SUWANNEE
Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc.
LaShone Surrency
386-752-9770
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TAYLOR
Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
Chris Duggan
850-385-0551
CDuggan@elcbigbend.org

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Healthy Families of Timber Country
Chasity Siplin
850-948-2146
csiplin@healthystartjmt.org

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Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway
Thomas Logan
386-961-0120
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Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc.
LaShone Surrency
386-752-9770
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VOLUSIA
Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties, Inc.
Debbie Brown
386-323-2499
dbrown@elcfv.org

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Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
Chris Duggan
850-385-0551
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WALTON
Child Care Services
Debra Self
850-833-9334
dself@owccs.org

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WALTON
Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties
Michelle Bergeron
850-833-3627
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WASHINGTON
Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Tara Stewart
850-638-6343
tara.stewart@elcofnwflorida.org


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