Governance of the Children’s Services Council of Leon County consists of a 10-member board. Five are gubernatorial appointees, and they serve staggered four-year terms. Five others serve by virtue of their positions in other bodies, and they are: Leon County School Superintendent, designee from the Department of Children and Families District office, a school board member selected annually by the Leon County School Board, a county commissioner selected annually by the Leon County Commission, and a juvenile court judge selected annually by the Chief Judge for Leon County Circuit Court.
We currently have two vacancies on the Governing Council. Terms are four-year terms unless otherwise stated. Should a Governor appointed member resign or no longer be able to serve, the vacancy will be filled by an appointment by the Governor using the same method as the original appointment. The vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. Learn more: https://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/Committees/Committees/Committee/1154.
"I am confident the Children's Services Council will serve as the hub for child advocacy in our community, bringing the right people, organizations and funding opportunities to ensure a brighter future for our children and youth."
Amber R. Tynan
United Partners for Human Services
"If we want our children to be positive leaders that are resourceful, innovative, and creative, we have to invest in them today. The development of programs that close gaps in education will not only help the underprivileged but change the forecast for the future of Tallahassee and North Florida."
Tyrone McGriff
Florida State University Schools
"From addressing rising infant mortality rates to ensuring children have a safe home and learning environment, a CSC will be instrumental in helping children avoid the criminal justice system, stay out of poverty, and achieve lifelong success as adults."
Dana Brooks
Fasig Brooks Law Offices
"The Children Services Council permits us the chance to invest in a collective impact targeting the most pressing priorities to improve the lives of our kids and our community."
Tim Center
Capital Area Community Action Agency
"The Children Services Council will be a vital instrument to assist in narrowing the achievement gap. Most importantly, those at-risk infants and toddlers will get the start they deserve."
LaFonda Wilson
Leon County Resident