Upcoming Dates

Sat., 3/06/10 – 9:30-11:30 a.m.
CPAC District 1 Budget Workshop
City Hall at St. James Place
117 West Duval Street
Ground Floor Atrium

Thurs., 3/25/10 - 6-8 p.m.
CPAC District 5 Budget Workshop
Clanzel T. Brown Community Center
4545 Moncrief Road

Sat., 4/17/10 – 9:30-11:30 a.m.
CPAC District 3 Budget Workshop
Balis Community Center
1513 LaSalle Street

Thurs., 4/29/10 – 6-8 p.m.
CPAC District 6 Budget Workshop
Dinsmore Community Center
7126 Civic Club Drive

Jacksonville Children’s Commission

The Jacksonville Children’s Commission supports families’ efforts to maximize their children’s health, safety and education. Commission staff works to make Jacksonville one of the nation’s top cities for preparing children to reach their potential.

The Commission is comprised of the following divisions:

• Office of the Director– Oversees the general operations, including agency grants, administration, New Town Success Zone and community outreach.
• Training, Evaluation and Research – Provides training for parents, professionals and volunteers who work with children, which also includes mentor background screening and training.
• Mayor’s Early Literacy Program – Ensures preschoolers are school-ready by encouraging early reading skills and improving learning at childcare centers.
• Don Brewer Early Learning and Professional Development Center– A state-of-the-art early learning facility for children ages newborn to 4 years old.

Budget:

The total budget, which includes a transfer from the General Fund - GSD into a Special Revenue Fund, for the Jacksonville Children's Commission is $27,085,490.

The General Fund - GSD budget is $21,580,722

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Mayor's Message
"With an annual budget of more than $1 billion, the City of Jacksonville is tasked..."

Council's Message
"There is no greater responsibility in city government than spending citizens’ money wisely."

Additional Links
www.coj.net