children's services council of leon county

What children's services council of leon county does

Children's Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) is an independent taxing district established under Florida statute and approved by Leon County voters in November 2020, operational since 2021. Headquartered in Tallahassee, the entity uses voter-mandated local property tax revenue to fund, convene, and coordinate services for children, youth, and families across Leon County through a portfolio of grants, contracts, and place-based programs. CSC Leon does not sell products or operate a unified technology platform; instead it functions as a community investment catalyst that allocates resources across four strategic focus areas codified in its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan (Kindergarten Readiness, Youth Success, Family Well-Being, and Capacity Building).

Its core programmatic surface spans early childhood and perinatal support (the COAST program operating in seven prenatal provider offices with Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition; Help Me Grow developmental screening via 211 Big Bend), youth development (Year-Round Out-of-School Time programs, summer camps serving over 900 children in 2024, youth mentoring serving nearly 500 children and youth, and a Summer Youth Internship Program that placed 43 students with 32 local employers in 2026), family support (Family Resource Centers at Cross Creek and Fort Braden managed by Children's Home Society of Florida; after-hours mental health counseling at Oasis Center; transportation access via Lyft), and capacity building (SIPS grants of up to $15K and $25K for small nonprofits under $150K annual budgets). Strategic, governance, and evaluation infrastructure includes a 2022 community needs assessment, mandatory alignment with the National Family Support Network standards, and embedded outcome measurement (e.g., $3.65 ROI per FRC dollar).

The business model is a single-source public funding stream — a dedicated voter-approved property tax — that the entity converts into grants and service contracts with local nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, employers, and government agencies. CSC Leon earns no commercial revenue, charges no fees to beneficiary families (programs are free or subsidized), and operates without parent-company, venture, or private equity involvement. Distribution occurs through funded program partners and two-and-counting neighborhood Family Resource Centers, with outreach via a website (cscleon.org), monthly Treehouse Talk newsletter, and community events including the annual Family & Youth Services Expo.

Name

children's services council of leon county

Legal name

Children's Services Council of Leon County

Website

https://cscleon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Children's Services Council of Leon County is an independent Florida taxing district, approved by county voters in 2020, that funds and coordinates services for children, youth, and families in Leon County through grants, place-based Family Resource Centers, and partnerships with local nonprofits, healthcare providers, schools, and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children and Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB)

Keywords

• Children services funding
• Youth development programs
• Family support services
• Community capacity building
• Early childhood programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: CSC Leon is an independent taxing district established by Florida statute. The organization uses local property taxes to fund programs and services that improve the lives of local children and families. Leon County voters created CSC Leon in November 2020 through a voter approval process.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Children's Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) is an independent government taxing district that funds, contracts for, and coordinates a portfolio of community programs serving children, youth, and families in Leon County, Florida. The organization issues capacity-building grants to local nonprofits, operates Family Resource Centers, and supports direct service programs such as perinatal support (COAST), summer camps, youth mentoring, and a Summer Youth Internship Program, all funded by voter-approved local property taxes.

Product overview

Children's Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon) is a government-funded catalyst organization that does not operate a unified technology product or platform. Instead, CSC Leon functions as a funding and coordination entity, managing a portfolio of community investment programs designed to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families in Leon County, Florida. The organization's program portfolio includes workforce development (Summer Youth Internship Program), family support services (Family Resource Centers, Family Strengthening Programs), health initiatives (COAST perinatal program, Oasis Center counseling), youth development (Year-Round OST Programs, Summer Camps, Youth Mentoring), and capacity building (SIPS grants for small nonprofits). CSC Leon operates through partnerships with community organizations, competitive procurement processes, and direct program funding rather than through a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Youth Internship Program A paid workforce development program connecting local high school students with 32 employers across Leon County, providing hands-on work experience, professional development, career exploration, and skills building including prompt engineering certification.
• Family Resource Centers (FRCs) Place-based neighborhood hubs providing parenting resources, mental health support, child development activities, concrete supports, and connections to community services for families in Leon County, managed in partnership with Children's Home Society of Florida.
• Small Investments for Program Success (SIPS) A capacity-building grant program providing two tiers of funding (SIPS 1.0 up to $15,000 and SIPS 2.0 up to $25,000) to small Leon County nonprofits with annual budgets under $150,000, including training, coaching, and structured reporting support.
• COAST (Community Outreach and Support Team) Through Pregnancy Program A perinatal support program connecting at-risk pregnant and postpartum women with trained navigators providing education, care coordination, referrals, and support. Available at seven prenatal provider locations across Leon County, with 735 mothers enrolled as of September 2025.
• Summer Camps for Children and Youth Funded summer camp programs providing free and low-cost enriching summer experiences for children and youth, including specialized programs for children with special needs, with over 900 children served through 11 programs in 2024.
• Year-Round Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs K-8 youth development programs providing year-round out-of-school time enrichment, academic support, and positive youth development services, funded through competitive RFP process.
• Oasis Center for Women and Girls Counseling Program After-hours counseling program offering up to 12 free sessions for women, with childcare provided and telehealth options available, supporting women navigating stress, trauma, and life transitions.
• Special Needs Summer Scholarship Program Scholarship program helping families cover the cost of summer care for children and youth with documented special needs, expanding access to high-quality summer programming.
• Family Strengthening and Parent Education Programs Voluntary programs promoting protective factors, family self-sufficiency, and child maltreatment prevention through parenting skills training, family communication enhancement, and social support linkages.
• Youth Mentoring Programs Mentoring programs pairing youth with caring non-parental adults to promote positive development, prevent juvenile crime, foster academic achievement, and encourage healthy behaviors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 local youth completed Summer Youth Internship Program with 32 employer partners (2026)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, minor and core.

• Lyft (Ride United)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CSC Leon funded partnership connecting families with transportation through Lyft Up Ride United program in collaboration with 2-1-1. Addresses transportation barriers to prenatal care and pediatric services.
• Phusion AIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provided prompt engineering certification to 10 interns in the Summer Youth Internship Program as part of workforce preparation emphasis on emerging workplace technologies.
• 32 Local EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202632 businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies across Leon County participated as Summer Youth Internship Program employer hosts, providing supervision, mentorship, and career exposure spanning education, healthcare, business, and nonprofit sectors.
• 211 Big BendsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CSC Leon partners with 211 Big Bend and Help Me Grow to provide early childhood developmental screening and connect families with resources through the transportation partnership.
• Children's Home Society of FloridacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 December 2023CSC Leon selected Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) as the Family Resource Center Management partner following competitive procurement. CHS manages FRC operations including Cross Creek (incubator location) and Fort Braden Community Center, with total investment of $1.38 million over 18 months.
• Capital Area Healthy Start CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023CSC Leon partners with Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition to operate the COAST (Community Outreach and Support Team) Through Pregnancy Program. This partnership expands access to care for at-risk mothers and babies, with CSC Leon providing significant investment. The program launched as a pilot in December 2023 and expanded in late 2024 to seven prenatal provider locations.
• Whole Child LeonsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Whole Child Leon was advanced as a finalist in the FRC Management procurement process and is included in FRC core services through a subcontract for comprehensive childhood screenings and pediatric behavioral health navigation.
• Oasis Center for Women and GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023CSC Leon funds the after-hours counseling program at Oasis Center, launched in 2023. The partnership supports counselors, child advocates, and program operations to provide free mental health services to women and families. CSC Leon investment ensures services remain free and accessible.
• National Family Support NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023CSC Leon requires FRC Management partner CHS to engage in mandatory coaching/consultation with the National Family Support Network to ensure national standards compliance.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County: The original and largest Florida Children's Services Council, funded by a dedicated property tax and investing in a portfolio of child, youth, and family programs. Directly comparable as a statutory taxing district with the same funding mechanism and mission, but at significantly greater scale.
• Children's Services Council of Broward County: Florida CSC that funds a similar mix of youth development, family support, and capacity-building programs through a voter-approved property tax. Operates the same legal structure and program categories as CSC Leon, making it one of the closest functional peers.
• Children's Services Council of Okaloosa County: Florida Children's Services Council funded by a dedicated property tax and investing in children and family services. Same statutory structure and strategic focus areas as CSC Leon.
• Children's Services Council of Miami-Dade County: Florida CSC funding early childhood, youth, and family programs via a voter-approved dedicated millage. Directly comparable model and governance structure; serves a much larger urban population.
• Children's Services Council of Martin County: Smaller Florida CSC using the same dedicated property tax model to fund children's programs. Comparable structure and program mix; serves a smaller county footprint.
• Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County: Florida CSC operating under the same statutory framework as CSC Leon, funding a similar portfolio of children, youth, and family programs through a county property tax. A near-identical structural and operational peer at smaller scale.

Others

• A Kids' Place (Community Foundation of North Florida): Regional community foundation supporting children and family initiatives in the Big Bend region. Adjacent funder of overlapping community-based programs rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Emerge Florida: Tallahassee-area early childhood intermediary coordinating services and funding across Leon and surrounding counties. Overlaps with CSC Leon's early childhood and family support mission in the same regional footprint.
• United Way of the Big Bend: Regional nonprofit funder operating in the same Tallahassee/Leon County geography as CSC Leon, supporting many overlapping community partners (Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters). Comparable funder-of-nonprofits role but funded by donations and grants rather than a dedicated tax.
• Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend: Regional early childhood services administrator linked directly from CSC Leon's website as the childcare resource for families. Comparable early childhood coordination role within the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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