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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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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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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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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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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Forty-seven students successfully completed the 2025 summer youth internship program, gaining hands-on experience, professional connections, and employability skills with the support of local businesses and community partners. TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) proudly announces the successful completion of its 2025 Summer Internship Program, celebrating the achievements of 47…
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Families of children with special needs often face added barriers to accessing safe, supportive, and enriching summer programs. That’s why the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) has launched a dedicated Special Needs Summer Scholarship Program—created specifically to help cover the cost of summer care for children and youth with documented special needs.…
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – On Friday, June 28, the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) will host its second “Books, Balls & Blocks” Early Childhood Developmental Screening at its office. Families are invited to come and “play” between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This interactive parent-child event is fun and entertaining, in addition to…
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On March 7, the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) approved $1.7M in funding to serve more than 900 children in 11 different programs all summer long. Then, on April 18, CSC Leon authorized funding for summer camp scholarships to an additional seven programs that almost exclusively serve children and youth with unique…
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The Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) has released a short-term, mini-funding cycle to support nonprofit organizations that provide inclusive and enriching summer camp experiences for children with special needs. If approved, an organization may be awarded up to $75,000 in funding for a period of four months (May 1 – August 30).…
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