Children's Services Council of Leon County

Join our small but mighty team. If you are purpose driven, detail oriented with a passion for helping others, check out this opportunity to be part of something great.

THANK YOU to Godbless Amokwaw, Reshaye Greenlee, Ashley Leland, Shanteva Leonard, Tracy Marple, and John Sheetz for dedicating countless hours to reviewing the 20+ proposals for the Year-Round Out-of-School Time funding opportunity. Their recommendation to award 13 programs prioritizes quality, impact, and a variety of program types and focus. This diverse team of six community volunteers showcases expertise and dedication in shaping opportunities for children and families in our community! Meet the team behind the work: ?? Godbless Amokwaw – International FSU master’s student in Public Administration with a social work background. ?? Reshaye Greenlee – Financial accounting expert serving organizations and small businesses in Tallahassee’s urban core. ?? Ashley Leland – Mental health specialist, family advocate, and one of Tallahassee’s 25 Women You Need to Know, leading outreach in Griffin Heights and Frenchtown for the FRC implementation. ?? Shanteva Leonard – Coordinator of Academic Programs at FAMU’s College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, one of Florida’s Afterschool Advocacy Fellows, with a passion for college readiness. ?? Tracy Marple – Nonprofit executive leader with First Tee Tallahassee, specializing in strategic management. ?? John Sheetz – Adjunct professor at FSU and mental health provider, currently serving at the Florida Institute of Child Welfare. Their recommendation is being presented at today’s CSC Leon Governing Council meeting – stay tuned for more details! ?? #cscleon #ourkidsfirst #afterschoolmatters #youthdevelopment #mentoring #academicsuccess

?? CSC Leon Council Meeting Reminder! ?? We’re switching things up! This month’s meeting will be held at Care Point Health & Wellness Center (Second Floor Meeting Room) on South Monroe – join us in person or online! ?? Wednesday, March 5 at 4:00 p.m. On the agenda: ?? Welcoming our new Council Member, Allie Richards! ?? Year-Round OST Evaluation Panel – Award Recommendation ?? Executive Committee Updates – Staffing & Strategic Planning ?? Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) Request from Leon County Schools Attend in person or tune in live: ??https://lnkd.in/epJkpMmn Be part of the conversation and help shape the future for Leon County’s children and families! ?? #cscleon #ourkidsfirst #strongfamilies #connectedcommunity #youthdevelopment #tallahassee #leoncounty

??We are excited to welcome Allie Richards to the CSC Leon Governing Council! A lifelong Fort Braden resident, Allie Richards has dedicated her career to public service. She currently serves as the Aide to District 2 Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban, working to keep residents informed and engaged in county operations. Before this role, Richards was an educator, supporting students with disabilities and fostering inclusive learning environments. Inspired by her late father, James "Jimbo" Jackson, Richards continues his legacy by advocating for strong community connections and meaningful change. Richards will be sworn in at Wednesday’s council meeting. Learn more about her on our website: https://lnkd.in/eCrUR-s9 #cscleon?#ourkidsfirst?#leoncounty?#tallahassee?#familyfocused?#datadriven

Please help us welcome three incredible interns to our team for the Spring semester! All are seniors at Florida State University and bring a variety of skills and interests to the team. ???? ?? Aidan Barnett, Statistics (and Data Science) ?? Lily England, Human Development & Family Sciences and Public Health ?? Claire Perry, Marketing and Management We’re so excited to have them join our team and can’t wait to see the amazing things they’ll do. Learn more about Spring interns: https://lnkd.in/eEX4f2VG #CSCLeon #FutureLeaders #SpringInterns #Workforce

“If you can dream it, we can build it.” Ten years later and our community gathered to celebrate all that we have accomplished and set a path for where we go next. Thank you to Whole Child Leon for their leadership and inviting us to be part of the Summit on Children’s next chapter. #OurKidsFirst #ConnectedCommunity

Join our small but mighty team. If you are purpose driven, detail oriented with a passion for helping others, check out this opportunity to be part of something great.

Investing in professional growth means we can bring back fresh ideas, stronger connections, and new strategies to better serve our community. ???? Last week, our team joined representatives from fellow CSCs and Trusts across Florida to share insights, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions for better supporting children and families. This conference is one of the few professional development opportunities tailored specifically to our work. And this year did not disappoint! We had the chance to learn from expert speakers on responding to community violence, AI, and leadership—and we also got to showcase one of Leon County’s own “bright spots.” Most importantly, our small team learned about our collective strengths and how we can leverage each other to benefit this community! ???? #FACCT2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #CommunityImpact FACCT - Florida Alliance of Children's Councils and Trusts

“???????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ??????????????????, ?????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ??????????????????, ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ???? ??????????????.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is our distinct honor to recognize our Executive Director, Ms. Cecka Rose Green, today of all days. Service is at the heart of her work in this community and her dedication to improving the lives of children and families has earned her the prestigious ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? from the MLK Foundation of Florida. Honored by members of the Leon County Commission during an event last week, Cecka’s unwavering commitment to positive change continues to make a lasting difference in our community. Her leadership inspires us to strive for greatness—not for recognition, but for the impact we can make together. And that is exactly what the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for. Our team couldn’t be prouder of Cecka for this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Cecka! ?? #MLKJusticeAward #CommunityImpact #LeonCounty #CSCLeon #LeadershipInAction

“While outputs capture the scope of our reach, they constitute only part of the story… CSC Leon is poised to pivot toward what truly matters.” Our executive director, Cecka Rose Green, CPM, recently shared her New Year reflections. Read on ?? https://lnkd.in/efEPSCX3