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Author: Holly McPhail

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Meet Takera Jackson and Dr. Jenay Sermon

CSC Leon is excited to formally welcome two new team members: Takera Jackson, who joined us in May as our Administrative Services Coordinator, and Dr. Jenay Sermon, who joined us late last month as a contracted Research Project Analyst. Each brings valuable experience, a passion for service and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for…
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43 Local Youth Complete the CSC Leon Summer Youth Internship Program

Watch the video by clicking here. Third annual program connects students with 32 local employers while building skills, confidence and pathways to future careers  Forty-three local students celebrated a summer of growth, new experiences and professional accomplishments as the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) marked the completion of its third annual Summer Youth Internship Program.  …
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Strategic Plan Adopted

CSC Leon Adopts Strategic Plan to Guide Investments Through 2030

A new four-year framework will focus investments around nine community goals.  The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) unanimously adopted its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan on June 18, marking how the Council will more keenly focus its investment of public resources toward improving outcomes for children, youth, and families.  The plan is a comprehensive, multi-year strategy that builds on its community investments that began following an initial community needs assessment in…
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CSC Leon Welcomes Summer Interns

CSC Leon is pleased to welcome two new team members who will support our work this summer: Adrianna Grant, who joins our Programs Team, and Halden Euridge, who joins us as a Special Project Assistant. Adrianna Grant is originally from Miami, Florida, and is currently based in Tampa, where she is pursuing her Master of…
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CSC Leon Summer Scholarship Program for children with special needs

Summer Scholarships Now Available for Children with Special Needs

Families of children with special needs now have additional support to help make summer enriching, engaging, and accessible. The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) is pleased to offer summer scholarships designed specifically for children with special needs, helping reduce financial barriers and expand access to high-quality summer programming across our community. Summer…
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CSC Leon Summer Camps & Afterschool Programs for Leon County Families

Families Connected To Programs During March 28 Youth & Family Services Expo

UPDATE: Spaces still available at some of the 13 programs funded to serve Leon County youth through year-round and summer opportunities. TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) approved a $2.69 million investment in youth development programs during its March 5 Governing Council meeting, expanding access to high-quality afterschool and…
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11th Annual Summit on Children

11th Annual Summit on Children

The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) and Whole Child Leon will convene community leaders, service providers, and business stakeholders for the 2026 Summit on Children, a two-day gathering focused on strengthening the systems that support children, youth, and families across the region. Now in its second year as a joint initiative, the…
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CSC leon Now Accepting Applications for its Summer Youth Internship program in partnership with North Florida Worlds of Work

Applications Now Open for 2026 CSC Leon Summer Youth Internship Program

Leon County’s future workforce is sitting in today’s high school classrooms. Preparing that workforce is not the responsibility of schools alone. It requires intentional investment from businesses, community leaders, and partners willing to create meaningful, real-world opportunities for young people. Summer provides a critical window to do exactly that. The CSC Leon Summer Youth Internship…
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Meet Reese Barnes: CSC Leon’s New Communications Intern

The Children’s Services Council of Leon County is pleased to welcome Reese Barnes to our team as our Communications Intern. Reese is a third-year student at Florida State University, majoring in Media Communications Studies. Her academic and professional path reflects both creativity and adaptability. After earning her certification in Architectural Drafting from Atlantic Technical College,…
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A Healthy Start Begins with Access: Lyft Up Ride United with 2-1-1

Kindergarten readiness begins long before a child enters a classroom. It begins with a healthy pregnancy, consistent prenatal care, and access to pediatric services during a child’s first year of life. For many families in Leon County, transportation is a barrier to that care. To address this challenge, Children’s Services Council of Leon County funded…
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