The free event is organized by Familias Latinas de PBC and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County in Greenacres.
What: Family Resource Fair
When: Saturday, March 16, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Greenacres Community Center Gym, 501 Swain Blvd. Greenacres
FREE EVENT
To help the community access available services and benefits, Familias Latinas de PBC and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County will hold a Family Resource Fair on Saturday, March 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Greenacres Community Center gym.
This free event is designed to help families determine their children’s eligibility for free summer camp scholarships in PBC and assist them with enrollment.
Computers and trained staff from the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department will be available at the fair to support the registration process.
Additionally, eligible attendees will receive information about swimming classes offered by the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition and about registration for the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program, facilitated by the Palm Beach County Early Learning Coalition.
It’s important to note that summer camp scholarships cover all associated costs, including registration and tuition. Children ages 5 to 14, as well as those with special conditions up to age 17, may qualify.
Registration will remain open until April 12, 2024. Parents interested in completing the registration process must bring required documents, such as identification, proof of residency in Palm Beach County, their children’s birth certificates, and proof of income or a letter for free or reduced-price school lunch.
The Family Resource Fair will feature participation from several agencies supported by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, including Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, Safe Kids, Home Safe, the 211 helpline, Bridges, the Center for Family Services, Safe Kids, Lutheran Services Head Start, and the Early Learning Coalition.
Representatives from the Facebook group Familias Latinas de PBC, established in September 2022 with over 1,500 followers, will invite attendees to join their community.
This group plays a vital role in informing the Hispanic community about programs and assistance offered by CSC through its agencies. To join this community, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/familiaslatinasdepbc/
The event will also include music, food, and activities such as face painting, along with therapy dogs from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. For information on eligibility or questions about how to apply for scholarships, please visit www.everyparentpbc.org/camps or call the Youth Services Department at 561-242-5713.
The Greenacres Community Center is located at 501 Swain Boulevard, Greenacres.
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