The Children's Movement of Florida

What The Children's Movement of Florida does

The Children's Movement of Florida is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in June 2010 by David Lawrence Jr. and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with statewide operations and an advocacy presence at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. It is the only nonprofit in Florida focused exclusively on early childhood (ages 0-5) that does not accept state funds, a structural choice that eliminates financial conflicts of interest in its advocacy. The organization works through three pillars (early learning, health, and parent support), targeting Florida families with young children, early childhood educators, business and community leaders, and elected officials.

The organization's core products include Florida's Early Learning Roadmap (a 41-recommendation policy framework across four components), Florida's Early Childhood Data Hub (a centralized data portal aggregating trusted external sources on early learning, maternal and child health, early intervention, and demographics), ReadingPals (a statewide early literacy initiative engaging 1,000+ volunteers with 1,800+ children annually), Bosses for Babies (a business engagement program), the Parent Leadership Network, the Research & Policy Council, the Florida Early Learning Impact Network, The Future Call (biweekly community conversation series), and KidCasting at the Capitol (a child-led video interview series). The First 1,000 Days Florida initiative, focused on the prenatal-to-three stage, transitioned into the organization in May 2026.

The organization does not sell products or services; all advocacy outputs, data, voter guides, and community programs are offered free to the public. Revenue is generated through individual donations and foundation grants, with the largest disclosed contribution being a $1 million, three-year grant from Helios Education Foundation in September 2024. With a small staff of 1-10, the organization scales impact through cross-sector partnerships including all 30 of Florida's Early Learning Coalitions, the Florida Division of Early Learning, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and a Research & Policy Council spanning philanthropy, government, education, business, and community organizations.

Name

The Children's Movement of Florida

Legal name

The Children's Movement of Florida

Website

https://childrensmovementflorida.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Children's Movement of Florida is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization championing policies and investments for Florida's children ages 0-5, operating statewide through Florida's Early Learning Roadmap, the Early Childhood Data Hub, ReadingPals, and community programs serving families, educators, business leaders, and policymakers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Advocacy

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood & Child Development Policy Research (EDADADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping Resources (State/NAEYC/Head Start) (EDACAJAN), Parenting Skills & Child Development Education (EDACALAA), Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL)

Keywords

• Early childhood advocacy
• Child policy advocacy
• Early learning programs
• Nonprofit advocacy
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and contributions: The organization receives donations from individual supporters. The website features a Donate button and 'Join the movement' call-to-action for individual contributions.
2. Grants from foundations and institutional funders: The Children's Movement of Florida receives grant funding from foundations to support advocacy, policy initiatives, and early learning programs. For example, a $1 million grant from Helios Education Foundation over three years to support Florida's Early Learning Roadmap initiative aimed at improving early childhood education across the state.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Children's Movement of Florida is a nonprofit advocacy organization that champions policies and investments supporting Florida's youngest children (ages 0–5) and their families. Its work is organized around three pillars—early learning, health, and parent support—and delivered through advocacy programs (Florida's Early Learning Roadmap, Research & Policy Council, voter guides), community initiatives (ReadingPals, Parent Leadership Network, Bosses for Babies, First 1,000 Days Florida), the Florida Early Childhood Data Hub, and direct legislative engagement with Florida policymakers.

Product overview

The Children's Movement of Florida operates as a unified advocacy platform offering multiple interconnected programs focused on early childhood education, health, and parent support. The core programs include the Florida's Early Learning Roadmap (a policy framework with 41 recommendations), ReadingPals (early literacy initiative), Bosses for Babies (business engagement), Florida's Early Childhood Data Hub (data resource), Research & Policy Council (advisory body), The Future Call (community dialogue series), Parent Leadership Network, First 1,000 Days Florida (prenatal-to-three initiative), and KidCasting at the Capitol (advocacy event). These programs work together to advance the organization's mission of championing policies and investments for Florida's youngest children and families.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReadingPals: Statewide early literacy initiative connecting volunteer mentors with Pre-K through 3rd grade students to strengthen early literacy skills, build confidence, and foster a love of reading.
• First 1,000 Days Florida
• All In for Early Learning
• Bosses for Babies

Products and services

• Florida's Early Learning Roadmap An actionable policy roadmap for the future of early learning in Florida with 41 recommendations across four components, used by policymakers, advocates, and practitioners to advance early childhood policy.
• ReadingPals A statewide early literacy initiative connecting volunteer mentors with students from pre-K through 3rd grade to strengthen early literacy skills, build confidence, and foster a love of reading; annually engages 1,000+ volunteers supporting more than 1,800 children.
• Bosses for Babies A business engagement initiative that mobilizes employers to support early childhood education and family-friendly workplace policies through the Guide to Family-Friendly Workplaces in Florida.
• Florida's Early Childhood Data Hub A centralized data platform providing statistics on early learning, maternal and child health, early intervention, and demographics across Florida's early childhood ecosystem, organized into six interactive data tiles with source citations.
• The Future Call A biweekly virtual community conversation series featuring initiatives, best practices, and success stories related to Florida's Early Learning Roadmap recommendations, with guest speakers and downloadable presentations.
• Parent Leadership Network A network that provides parent advocacy and leadership training, connecting parents and families with young children to resources and leadership opportunities.
• Research & Policy Council A strategic council of cross-sector leaders from philanthropy, government, education, business, early learning, higher ed, parents, educators, community organizations, and state agencies that guides research, analysis, and decision-making for early childhood policy in Florida.
• First 1,000 Days Florida A statewide initiative focused on prenatal-to-three years, supporting babies and families during the earliest stages of development for lifelong health, learning, and success.
• Florida Early Learning Impact Network A statewide network that advances implementation of the Early Learning Roadmap through collaborative community-driven solutions.
• All In for Early Learning A statewide call to action and awareness campaign for Floridians committed to ensuring every child has a strong start in their first five years.
• KidCasting at the Capitol An annual event during Florida's Legislative Session where young children interview elected officials and state leaders about public service and early childhood issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every dollar invested in Help Me Grow Florida returns $7.62 per year (FSU study)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida State University - Center for Prevention & Early Intervention PolicycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026First 1,000 Days Florida, previously housed under Florida State University's Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy, transitioned to The Children's Movement of Florida in May 2026. Dr. Mimi Graham, Director of the Center at FSU, will continue to support the initiative as it enters this next chapter. The transition expands the initiative's reach and strengthens collaboration around the earliest years across sectors statewide.
• Help Me Grow FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization supports Help Me Grow Florida, a free early childhood resource referral network administered through 15 regional partner organizations across 43 of Florida's 67 counties, accessible by dialing 211. The network received $4.5 million in state funding in 2025 and connects families to screenings, referrals, and community support services.
• Florida Chamber of Commerce (Business Alliance for Early Learning)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization partnered with the Florida Chamber of Commerce to create The Business Alliance for Early Learning, a business-led coalition focused on creating a world-class early education system in Florida.
• Florida's 30 Early Learning CoalitionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization works with all 30 Early Learning Coalitions (ELCs) throughout Florida, which manage county-level early learning funds and help parents enroll in School Readiness, VPK, or access information and referrals for early learning programs and services.
• Research & Policy Council memberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Research & Policy Council brings together cross-sector leaders from philanthropy, government, education, business, early learning, higher ed, parents, educators, community organizations, and state agencies. Members advise on data and research priorities, review publications, discuss legislative priorities, and provide strategic guidance on early childhood policy across Florida.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): The largest national membership organization focused on high-quality early learning for children birth through age 8; comparable as a broader early childhood advocacy and standards body that the subject organization interfaces with via the Early Learning Coalition ecosystem.
• Save the Children US: Large national nonprofit operating early childhood programs, literacy, and policy advocacy; comparable in combining direct service (literacy similar to ReadingPals) with federal and state policy advocacy for children.
• Florida Chamber of Commerce: Statewide business federation that co-created the Business Alliance for Early Learning with the subject organization; comparable as a Florida-level policy advocate engaging the business case for early childhood investment.

Direct peers

• Zero to Three: National nonprofit advancing policy, research, and advocacy for infants and toddlers (prenatal-to-three); directly comparable mission overlap with First 1,000 Days Florida and the subject organization's prenatal-to-five platform.
• MomsRising: National advocacy organization mobilizing mothers and families on child and family policy issues; comparable grassroots mobilization and legislative engagement model targeting family-friendly workplace and child care policy.
• Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP): National antipoverty policy organization focused on children, youth, and families; comparable policy advocacy footprint targeting state early childhood funding, child care access, and family economic security.
• Ascend at the Aspen Institute: Two-generation policy and advocacy initiative focused on young children and their parents; comparable in driving state-level early childhood policy via research, convening, and Roadmap-style recommendations.
• Help Me Grow National: National umbrella network for the Help Me Grow affiliate model that Help Me Grow Florida operates under; directly comparable as the framework provider for the subject organization's early childhood referral and screening services across 37 Florida counties.

Emerging players

• First 1,000 Days Florida: Prenatal-to-three initiative that transitioned into The Children's Movement of Florida in May 2026 from FSU's Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy; directly comparable as a Florida-focused early childhood advocacy and family-support program now housed within the subject organization.
• Bainum Family Foundation: Private foundation focused exclusively on early childhood with state-level advocacy and quality-improvement initiatives; comparable funder and convener role alongside Helios Education Foundation in supporting state early learning Roadmaps.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChildMovementFL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCItEfxbreLZOHp6LZ7wi3tA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildrensMovementFL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-children%27s-movement-of-florida
• Instagraminstagram.com/childmovementfl

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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