In 1990, Okeechobee County residents voted to establish a special district of local government to levy local property taxes to help
children reach their full potential. The Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee County makes best use of the tax dollars by investing in
children’s prevention and intervention strategies that provide long term savings to the community as well as long term benefits to children
and families.
A Community Caring for Its Kids What is the Children’s Services Council?
What is the Mission of the Children’s Services Council?
What does the Children’s Services Council do with the funds they collect?
How does the Children’s Services Council monitor the programs it funds?
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In addition to funding programs, the Children’s Services Council is a leader and active partner in several community initiatives and projects that contribute to the future of children and families in Okeechobee County. The Children's Services Council is persistently advocating for the children in our community. Campaigning for these ideals allows the Children’s Services Council to partner and share resources and ideas with entities to help accomplish its mission: to improve the quality of life for all children in Okeechobee County. Current projects and initiatives of the Children’s Services Council include:
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