About Us

What is Children’s Services Council?

Children’s Services Council is a 21 year-old agency that uses dedicated property tax revenue to improve the lives of children and families in St. Lucie County.

What is the Mission of the Children’s Services Council?

The mission of the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County is to improve the quality of life for all children in St. Lucie County.

What is millage rate?

Millage rate is the amount of tax collected per $1,000 of assessed property value.  The Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County, as approved by voters in 1990, is allowed to assess up to .5 mil, or 50 cents per $1,000 assessed value in property taxes. The Children’s Services Council's proposed millage rate for 2010/2011 is 0.4872.

What does the Children’s Services Council do with the funds they collect?

The majority of the Children’s Services Council funds are used to support prevention-based programs for children and families.  Children’s Services Council supports programs that promote Healthy Babies & Families; ensure School Readiness & School Success; increase Family Building & Strengthening; provide After-school Activities & Youth Development activities; and promote Healthy Lifestyles & Decision Making.

How does the Children’s Services Council monitor the programs it funds?

Funded programs are evaluated on an on-going basis to assess their accomplishments towards achieving program goals.  Additionally, programs are funded on a reimbursement basis allowing for monthly fiscal review. 

Click HERE for more information about the history of Children's Services Council's in the state of Florida.

Click HERE for links to Children's Services Council's Financial and Budget Information.