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Children First Strives to Help Local Families

Coconut Telegraph

SRQ DAILY

SATURDAY FEB 16, 2019 |

Children First services a diverse population across 13 locations as the exclusive provider of Head Start in Sarasota County. The children involved with the agency are some of the most at-risk youth in our community and often face barriers as they go through the stages of their developmental growth. 8% of Children First families are homeless and 90% live below the Federal Poverty Level of $21,330 for a family of three. With obstacles like these, it is vital for the children and families that we serve to feel hope, love, and support as they strive for financial independence and educational success.

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