On Thursday, March 19 local agencies, non-profit organizations, child serving groups and families met in Hemming Park for the annual Jacksonville Children’s Week Advocacy Walk. After gathering remarks, the group of over 100 adults and children marched to the Jacksonville Landing for a resource fair and entertainment from Englewood High School Drumline and Community in… Read More

This blog post was written by Board of Directors Vice Chair Dr. Stephen Baker. Dr. Baker is a retired professor of political science from Jacksonville University and former Board Chair. It’s that time of year: the flowers emerge from their winter hibernation and the Florida legislature comes back into session this month.  Limited to meeting… Read More

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy is currently in the process of recruiting a new class for our Youth Leadership Team. Apply online now until May 15th. The selected teens will have the opportunity to get actively involved, both nationally and locally, in teen pregnancy prevention efforts. During their 18-month term, members… Read More

The Duval County Food Policy Council is looking for a diverse group of responses to the Food Assessment Survey. Input will help the Food Policy Council improve the community’s access to food and knowledge about nutrition. The Food Policy Council is an initiative of the Florida Department of Health Duval County/Healthy Jacksonville that aims to promote… Read More

Former Executive Director Carol Brady was named the inaugural recipient of the Community Leadership Award, which is now named in her honor for her 16 years of accomplishments at the helm of the Coalition and continued passion and dedication to maternal and child health at the Florida Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program… Read More