PARENT NEWS Spring (April-June) 2019 New Parent Engagement Opportunities & More Below!

Come Enjoy Our All-New Resource Library !

Our new Resource Library is now open to parents and caregivers of children who are looking to provide their children with an array of fun and educational activities. Resource Library located in our Palm Springs office: 1630 S Congress Ave, Suite 300, Palm Springs, FL, 33461

Event Calendar (Web)

Event Calendar (PDF)

Directions to Library

For More Information, Please Call 561-231-5853

Free Meals for Children by Summer BreakSpot !

Summer BreakSpot provides nutritious meals at no cost to children 18 and under while school is out for the summer. Many meal sites are located at places like parks, libraries and churches and offer breakfasts, lunches, snacks or supper. To find a location: Visit their meal site locator Text “FoodFL” to 877-877

2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

The 2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This sales tax holiday began on Friday, May 31, 2019 and extends through Thursday, June 6, 2019. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. However, the sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport. For more information and a list of qualifying items, please see the Department of Revenue's Taxpayer Information Publication on the 2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday (linked to the right and/or below).

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Check Out Our Monthly Awareness Topics...

Child Abuse Prevention Month Check out our April Awareness Page for community resources and other supports aimed to help parents and families ensure the 'health and optimal development of children' through the six protective factors! Click for More Info! Mental Health Awareness Month We spent time throughout the month of May discussing the role that mental wellness plays in overall health. Check out our May Awareness Page for this information, in addition to Provider Appreciation Day 2018 ! Click for More Info!

National Safety Month As parents, we do everything we can to make sure our children are safe each and every day. In support of National Safety Month, we would like to provide our parents and families with some relevant consumer information/resources on this topic. This year, we have updated our June Awareness page to feature the official 2019 National Safety Month Campaign information provided by the National Safety Council. Be sure to read the June Awareness Page for the latest safety information! Click for More Info!

Summer Learning Resources & More! School is officially 'out for the summer!' Join us in spreading the word about the importance of 'Summer Learning' to prevent 'Summer Slide' by reading/sharing our July Awareness Page! It is SO important to engage our children in learning activities throughout the summer months, to ensure they don't fall behind in their cognitive and/or social skills! Click for More Info!

Special Feature for Parents of VPK Graduates...

Congratulations... to all the recent Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Graduates! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of the educational growth of your child... We know that the first five years of a child's life has a huge impact on their success in school and in life. It has been a pleasure working together as partners to make a difference in the social, academic, and emotional development of your child. The 'Transition-To-Kindergarten' can be exciting and challenging at the same time. We want you to know that we are here to assist you in this transition. We can help you learn more about what to do and how to do it.

Please feel free to contact us at 561-514-3300. Together, we can make this transition a great success.

Click Here to Read and/or Share Our 'Transition-To-Kindergarten' Resources!

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Special Notice : If you require Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations to participate in any ELCPBC event or activity, please notify Ms. Christie Young, Single Point of Contact, by phone at 561-214-7424 or by e-mail at Christie.Young@elcpalmbeach.org within at least seven (7) days of the event. Accommodations will be provided at no extra charge. Sponsorship by the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, the State of Florida: Office of Early Learning, and the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.