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By Kathy L. Collins

also a place to reinforce those informal supports that provide a connection to ‘community’ for children and families,” added Parris.

“The Summer Passport Programs are successful in providing high-quality summer opportunities for youth and their families in Hillsborough County. They make a significant impact in youths gaining knowledge and provides invaluable experiences that re sult in a fun and safe summer,” said Par ris.

The mission of the Children’s Board is to invest in quality programs and services to support the success of all children and families in Hillsborough County.

The Children’s Board invests in pro grams and resources to ensure children are healthy and safe, developmentally on track, have family support and are ready to learn prior to going to kindergarten.

There are seven Children’s Board Fam ily Resource Centers located throughout Hillsborough County.

They ofer programs and services emphasizing child development, self-sufciency and health and safety. The programs and services are at no cost to participants.

To learn more about the Summer Passport Program and the services ofered by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, visit www.childrensboard.org.