We are actively seeking individuals interested in serving as a Community Impact Panelist to review proposals for Year-Round Out-of-School Time Proposals. Panelists play a vital role in ensuring CSC Leon’s funding decisions are fair, transparent, and community-informed. Volunteers will review written proposals, participate in provider interviews, and help evaluate recommendations that support high-quality youth development…
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) today announced an allocation of up to $300,000 to ensure operations at four Leon County Head Start centers continues amid a pause in funding resulted from the current federal government shutdown. This support will directly benefit approximately 322 young children and their families…
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CSC Leon has officially released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for Year-Round Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs, expanding high-quality supports for children and youth in grades K-8 across Leon County. Building on the progress of previous years, this investment raises the bar for program quality, experience, and outcomes, reflecting our continued commitment to making a…
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Provisional $2.1 million investment would support Leon County students while waiting for federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding. On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) approved funding for an emergency request of $2.1 million submitted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend, in partnership…
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Small nonprofits play a critical role in strengthening our community, but access to funding and capacity-building resources can be a challenge. That’s where the Small Investments for Program Success (SIPS) initiative comes in. Offered by the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon), SIPS is more than just financial support—it’s an investment in your…
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CSC Leon’s Small Investment for Program Success (SIPS) Initiative Returns This Spring At its December meeting, the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) voted to renew the Small Investment for Program Success (SIPS) initiative with significant updates aimed at better supporting small nonprofits serving children, youth, and families in priority communities. The initiative,…
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Four programs authorized to continue providing services and supports to nearly 500 children and youth. At the December meeting of the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon), the Council voted to extend funding for four youth mentoring programs—Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend, Boys & Girls Club, First Tee of Tallahassee,…
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CSC Leon has officially released a request for proposals for Year-Round Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs in Leon County. Click here to learn more. CSC Leon is once again raising the bar on the types of programs it intends to fund next summer and into the 2025-2026 school year. Driven by its desire to make meaningful…
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October 25, 2024: We are excited to announce the expansion of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) into the Fort Braden community. Following the successful launch of the first Family Resource Center in August 2024, this expansion will allow our operations within our administrative building (Cross Creek) to fully operationalize while simultaneously bringing essential resources to the…
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On Thursday, June 20, the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) approved the intent to fund two applications from its fourth (and final for now) round of the “Small Investments for Program Success” (SIPS) Initiative. The objective of this one-time, short-term funding is to allow small, nonprofits access to funding outside of the more robust…
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