A free training on Youth Development and Sexuality Education will provide a basic framework of adolescent development, and how to strengthen comprehensive sexuality education programs with a youth development focus. Register now — seating is limited.
March is “Healthy Futures” Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments and service of AmeriCorps members who have committed their time to improve the communities they serve in. The month is part of AmeriCorps’ 20th anniversary.
Jax Children’s Week will feature an advocacy walk and ceremony and briefing in Downtown Jacksonville on March 19. Pre-walk entertainment will be from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida’s…
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 2014 First Coast March for Babies for stronger, healthier babies.
Local teens are the stars of a new anti-smoking ad contest, part of a campaign by the Northeast Florida Community Action Team to bring attention to smoking as a major risk factor impacting birth outcomes. Three videos are in the running for the most “likes” on YouTube. Vote here.
A free webinar is available February 26 from 12 to 1 pm on utilizing peer educators to promote preconception health and reproductive life planning among young adults. The webinar is…
The fifth annual Real Talk, Real Change returns February 20, asking the question “Jacksonville, so what are WE saying?” The free community dialogue event will feature exhibitors from the community…
The high cost of premature birth has made headlines recently, from controversial business decisions around benefits to a new report from the March of Dimes on how much prematurity costs companies. The…
The main message of Baptist Health’s ongoing support groups for new mothers experiencing mood issues: You are NOT along, its NOT your fault and with help, you CAN get better. Their…
The annual 2014 Advocacy Training linked staff from child-serving organizations with local experts to help prepare them for the upcoming 2014 legislative season. This year’s training, held January 29 at Jacksonville University, featured several new additions, including beginner and advanced tracks and a special training that introduced to teens the basics of advocacy.