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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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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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 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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For many women, pregnancy is filled with both excitement and uncertainty. For those navigating limited access to care, that uncertainty can be even greater. AddUs Incorporated is working to change that, creating more opportunities for women and families to access information, services and support when they need it most. Founded in 2024 by Yolanda Cross-Craig,…
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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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For many young girls, growing up comes with challenges that extend far beyond the classroom. They are navigating identity, relationships, confidence, and emotional well-being. In Tallahassee, one organization is creating a space where girls don’t have to face those challenges alone. Founded in 2019 by Shaqualyn Shedrick, SHE Academy is a mentorship-driven program designed to…
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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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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 Takera Jackson and Dr. Jenay Sermon
43 Local Youth Complete the CSC Leon Summer Youth Internship Program
CSC Leon Adopts Strategic Plan to Guide Investments Through 2030
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