The Sheri Braddy Spirit of Excellence Award was presented to Lakisha Dickerson, owner of Lee's Fun To Learn Daycare and Tutoring Inc.

Lakisha successfully completed the Children's Trust funded Business Leadership Institute (BLI) program. The award acknowledges one remarkable BLI graduate in the state who has displayed vision and a sense of purpose with the courage to take on the difficult challenge of acquiring new skills in early learning childcare. 

Safety Around Pools and Waterways Reminders

With summer quickly approaching, Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) reminds parents and other community members to be safe when children are enjoying their time in and around pools or Alachua County’s waterways.

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Affordable Connectivity Program

Federal Communications Commission announced that 20 of the nation's internet providers have committed to lowering costs for low-income households, a step that will essentially provide free high-speed internet for those participating the Affordable Connectivity Program. For Florida residents to get our share of the funding, our families need to sign up for themselves.

The Trust in the Community

In the News

• YMCA camps return to Hawthorne after decade gap 
• Children's Trust of Alachua County launches TeensWork for the summer
• TeensWork: Children's Trust program to help Alachua teens pick up summer internships
• Duval Early Learning Academy acts as hub for summer programs with Children's Trust support
• Summer Programs Are Back! Children’s Trust Provides Funds to Summer Camps and Enrichment Providers
• Job fair doubles to benefit teens and employers during workforce shortage
• Community-wide collaboration needed to make sure all children thrive

The Guidelines for Public Comments have been updated and will be effective starting with the Board Meeting of the Children’s Trust of Alachua County on May 9, 2022. Learn more.