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Water Smart Broward

CSC Broward funds water safety programs, including swim lessons and education, to help prevent child drownings. Through Water Smart Broward, we help families learn layers of protection such as active supervision, pool barriers, life jackets and CPR.

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Mental Wellbeing Programs

We believe in nurturing the mental health and happiness of every child and family in our community. The CSC supports and funds a range of comprehensive mental well-being programs tailored to support the unique needs of children and families in Broward County.

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Commitment to Ending Hunger in Broward

Recognizing that hunger affects a child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive, CSC works hand in hand with local nonprofits and community partners to make sure families have consistent access to nutritious food year-round.

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CSC Broward uses a tiny percentage of your property tax dollars to fund hundreds of nonprofits throughout Broward County.

Your dollars go to after school programs, family strengthening programs, initiatives to address food insecurities and much much more. This month we’re highlighting the programs we fund that help children with disabilities.

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How CSC Funding Changed One Mom’s Life

Joy is a single mom raising a child with autism. Her’s is a story of challenges, triumphs, and child transformed by a CSC Broward commercial.

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You Are Your Child’s Greatest Advocate.

Melanie M. Acosta, Ph.D., shares her experience advocating for her children’s education while challenging racial inequities within school systems. She encourages parents to be “THAT” parent by speaking up, asking difficult questions, and ensuring their children receive the quality education they deserve.

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HOW ARE YOUR TAX DOLLARS BEING SPENT?

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Our organization provides leadership, advocacy and resources to enhance the lives of the children of Broward County and empower them to become responsible, productive adults.

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Mission and Vision

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is an independent taxing authority established by voters in 2000 and reauthorized in 2014. Our mission is to provide the leadership, advocacy, and resources necessary to enhance the lives of Broward County’s children and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of quality care.

CSC puts that mission into action by funding more than 100 programs for children and families, including early learning, afterschool programs, family support, mental health services, and support for youth with special needs. We also bring community partners together and advocate for policies that help Broward’s children grow up healthy, safe, and successful.

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