Robbi Stivers

The strategic plan outlines the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County's mission to strengthen children and families through partnerships, innovation, and advocacy, with a vision for all children to fulfill their potential. The organization focuses its investments across six strategic result areas: Early Childhood Development, School Readiness, School Success, Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Strengthening Community, and Organizational Capacity, aiming to improve children's lives and well-being in Pinellas County.

This document, an Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025, outlines the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County's commitment to children and its role as an independent special taxing district. It details goals and objectives for FY25 across six strategic result areas: Early Childhood Development, School Readiness, School Success, Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Strengthening Community, and Organizational Capacity. Key initiatives include serving 62,000 children and family members, monitoring 95% of funded programs, and reaching 25% of children birth to age three through the Turbo Babies campaign. The report also discusses the development of a future strategic plan for FY27-FY29, which was delayed from an initial FY26-FY30 timeframe.

This strategic plan outlines JWB's direction from FY2021 to FY2026, focusing on six key pillars: Early Childhood Development, School Readiness, Organizational Capacity, School Success, Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, and Strengthening Community. The plan aims to ensure young children meet developmental milestones, prepare children for kindergarten, enhance organizational capabilities, improve school performance, foster safe and healthy environments for children, and empower communities to support children and families.

This document outlines JWB's four core funding principles: valuing every child by providing equitable opportunities and addressing risks; embracing collaboration to leverage resources and enhance services; ensuring accountability and results-driven outcomes through monitoring and financial stability; and pursuing innovation by funding evidence-based, evidence-informed, and promising practices.

The strategic plan for the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County outlines its mission to invest in partnerships, innovation, and advocacy to strengthen children and families, with a vision for all children to achieve their full potential. The plan focuses on six strategic result areas: Early Childhood Development, School Readiness, School Success, Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect, Strengthening Community, and Organizational Capacity. It aims to achieve these goals through community investments, quality programs, and a data-driven approach to improve children's lives.