[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E405-E406]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       WHAT CAN JWB DO FOR CD 13?

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                           HON. CHARLIE CRIST

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2022

  Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tremendous 
accomplishments of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County.

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  For 75 years, this organization has dedicated itself to the 
betterment of Pinellas County's future, which lies in the hands of our 
community's children.
  The Juvenile Welfare Board works with our county's children from an 
early age to ensure that both they, and their parents, caregivers, and 
family members receive a solid foundation on which to build their 
education. The Board's School Readiness program prepares children for 
their critical kindergarten education, which is crucial for their 
future success in the classroom. The JWB supports our county's youth 
throughout their education, with the programs they fund driving them to 
meet not only important developmental milestones but promoting 
behaviors and attitudes necessary for learning and engagement.
  Beyond the classroom, the JWB works tirelessly to strengthen the 
communities from which our future leaders grow. Focusing on the mental 
health of our children is one of the Board's primary goals, making sure 
any type of mental illness is diagnosed and treated before it becomes 
an impediment for their future success. They also work to stop 
preventable deaths within the county, combating unsafe sleep practices 
for infants, child drowning, and head trauma, so that no family must 
deal with the tremendous loss of a child.
  The JWB's mission also includes providing relief for the families of 
Pinellas County when they need it. From rental and food assistance, 
eviction prevention services, and helping with affordable childcare, 
the JWB ensures that any family that needs a helping hand is given one.
  The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County is a powerful example 
of the power we can have on our communities if we simply dare to try. 
Their efforts deserve veneration in this Congress, not only in 
appreciation of their efforts, but as an example of the power of 
community.

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