Manatee County is accepting applications for six seats on the Children’s Services Advisory Board (CSAB). The 13-member CSAB is required by Ordinance and appointed by the Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to track local data and interests regarding children and families in Manatee County. Annually, they are also required to review applications and provide recommendations to the BOCC for nonprofit investment. The CSAB year begins with a full-day retreat in October. June through January, the CSAB typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. During the annual program funding review process, which runs February to May, the review meetings are weekly beginning at 3 p.m. All CSAB meetings are scheduled at the Manatee County Administration Building, 1112 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, unless noted otherwise. Three of the open positions must have candidates provided by the following entities (terms of service are listed with each seat): Department of Children and Families (10/01/24 - 09/30/27); Manatee County School Board (10/01/24 - 09/30/26); United Way (10/01/24 - 09/30/27). The other seats to be filled include: Two Child Advocates (10/01/24 - 09/30/27); One Licensed Mental Health Professional (10/01/24 - 09/30/27). All applicants must reside within Manatee County to be considered. Applications open July 1, 2024, and will close August 14, 2024. To qualify for consideration, candidates must submit an application and resume. For more information, call (941) 748-4501, ext. 3485, or email Kristi.Hagen@mymanatee.org.