The Jacksonville Children’s Commission is offering a 28-hour training on Advancing Youth Development that provides an in-depth look and review of critical areas for those working in the youth development field. Session 1: Introduction to the Youth Development Approach Session 2: Developmental Youth Outcomes: The Bottom Line of Youth Workers Session 3: Cultural Assumptions and… Read More
Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. Join the Healthy Start Coalition team as we walk in the 2013 First Coast March for Babies for stronger, healthier babies. Visit our team page to register or donate!
It’s National AmeriCorps Week — a time to celebrate 19 years of the AmeriCorps program and the hours of service current members and alumni have given since 1994. The Coalition has utilized AmeriCorps members through the North Florida Health Corps to expand services to the community since the Health Corps launched in Jacksonville. NFHC AmeriCorps members serve 46… Read More
, a new text message warmline available to teens in the region, was featured on the News4Jax Morning Show. The segment featured information on the service, reactions from local parents and a live response from BrdsNBz to the question “How can I tell if I have an STD?”. Watch: Part 1 video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Part… Read More
Both state Senate and House legislative panels rejected the expansion of Medicaid benefits to more than 900,000 Florida residents, despite the recommendation from Gov. Rick Scott to do so as part of the state’s plan to implement the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sen. Joe Negron, chairman of the Senate’s special committee on the ACA that… Read More