The Sunshine Genetics Act creates a pilot program led by the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU to offer voluntary, free genetic screening to newborns across Florida. Via Health News Florida: bit.ly/4f2f0bI #TheChildrensMovement

We joined the 2025 FFCCHA Conference as an exhibitor and workshop presenter—leading a session on Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap and a lively game of Roadmap Jeopardy! We’re grateful to stand with partners advancing family child care across Florida. #FFCCHA2025 #EarlyLearning

“Before becoming a mom, I knew about stuff like lack of sleep, mom guilt & the goldfish crumbs...What no one mentioned was that along with big love, there would be heavier feelings looming…” From HuffPost: bit.ly/4fo64Ol

“One of the fundamental tasks for early childhood educators is to teach children to cooperate... because it’s a life skill that prepares them for collaboration in their daily lives…” From The 74: bit.ly/453Kb1U

From HuffPost: “Default parent duties can and do defy gender stereotypes — the email threads, emergency trees and group chats just haven't caught up yet....” Read More: bit.ly/3J1QmvS #TheChildrensMovement

We're looking for our next Fall Outreach & Communications Intern! - Sept. - Nov. - Miami office or remote based in #Florida - Work across departments, assisting with daily tasks & special projects bit.ly/4l7KCOt #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

From @WUSF: “Most parents would love for their children to read more, but few could bring a horse in to help them do it…” Read More: bit.ly/46mHafo #TheChildrensMovement

Grateful to the Exchange Club of Jacksonville for welcoming Ric Banciella to share more about The Children’s Movement and our #BossesForBabies initiative. Honored to connect with a group so dedicated to child abuse prevention and community service. Thank you! #EarlyLearning

Happy #NationalInternDay! 🎉 Shoutout to our amazing interns, Ian & Camila, for bringing energy, passion & creativity to The Children’s Movement this summer as we champion early childhood education! 💙 #TheChildrensMovement

From Health News Florida: “Even as states brace for significant reductions in federal Medicaid funding, conservative legislatures across the country are passing laws that grant doula access to Medicaid beneficiaries.” Read More: bit.ly/3TYea6g #TheChildrensMovement

From News Medical: “New research reveals that tiny amounts of PFAS-widely known as "forever chemicals"-cross the placenta and breast milk to alter infants' developing immune systems, potentially leaving lasting imprints on them...” Read More: bit.ly/3IJkQmt

3 Pre-K read-alouds we love: -I Like Myself! -Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! -My Friend Rabbit 🌐: bit.ly/readingpalsfl @unitedwayofncfl @unitedwaynwfl United Way Broward CCEF United Way Suwannee Big Brothers Big Sisters UW Big Bend UW of MarionCounty United Way Emerald Coast Education Foundation Osceola County United Way of Central Florida

Honored to receive the 2025 AHAP Award from FFCHA! 🌟 Thanks to Tasheba Berry for the nomination, we’re proud to support family child care homes that nurture Florida’s youngest learners. 💛 #TheChildrensMovement

Join our next Future Call with leaders from The Learning Alliance & Childcare Resources to hear how MCAN is boosting kindergarten readiness & early literacy in Indian River County — plus exciting wins to celebrate! 🌟 🌐: bit.ly/thefuturecall #TheChildrensMovement

📣 Join our CEO Madeleine Thakur on Aug 20 for a South Tampa Chamber luncheon on how early learning builds a stronger workforce & future. 🎟 Use code SPEAKER25: bit.ly/47jbJmr @SouthTampaChamber Kelly Flannery Tampa Bay Partnership @apatel_times #EarlyLearning

This week, we came together to celebrate and share our gratitude for the meaningful contributions of two remarkable colleagues, and to wish them well in their next chapter. You will both be deeply missed, but your impact will remain with us! #ChildrensMovementFL