Children's Services Advisory Board

Purpose

The purpose of the Children's Services Advisory Board is to make recommendations to the County regarding the expenditure of dedicated funding, to consult with agencies dedicated to the welfare of children in an effort to minimize duplication of services, and to complete other duties assigned by the Board of County Commissioners.

Membership Requirements

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Manatee County residents for three year terms, representing the following areas:

• 1 Physician, preferably a Pediatrician
• 1 Licensed Mental Health Professional
• 1 Member of the NAACP
• 5 Child Advocates who are not affiliated with any agency receiving county funds
• 1 Criminal Justice Representative
• 1 Member of the Manatee County School Board
• 1 Representative of the Florida Department of Children & Families
• 1 Representative of the United Way of Manatee County
• 1 Judge/Representative of the Family Law Division

Application

Applications are only accepted when there are advertised vacancies on the board. Applicants for the Children's Services Advisory Board must complete the application, including the supplemental questions on page four, and provide a current and comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae. All documents must be completed and submitted for the applicant to be considered for appointment. The application form is available for downloading on the Apply for an Advisory Board page.

For questions, or additional information, contact Kristi Hagen, Children's Services Program Coordinator, at 941-748-4501 ext. 3485 or email [email protected].

Meetings

The meeting schedule for the Children's Services Advisory Board varies some throughout the year. During the months of June through January, meetings are held monthly on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. Beginning in February and through May, meetings are held weekly at 3:00 p.m. The two recommendation meetings in May are Monday and Wednesday of the same week, each beginning at 3:00 p.m. Meetings are usually held in the Manatee County Administrative Building, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34205, on the Fifth Floor (Manatee Room).

An Advisory Board retreat is held annually at various locations throughout the community.

FY24 Meeting Schedule (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024)

Current Members

• Children's Services Ordinance 
• Children's Services Resolution R90-169 
• CSAB Internal Procedures and Rules Adopted 2015

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

To view the agenda or minutes, click on the date below.