Experts say infant deaths from unsafe sleep are an epidemic
By: Erik Waxler ABC Action News TAMPA, Fla. — Baby Bellamy is ready for Halloween. She’s 11 months old, and Melissa Garitta said she is loving every bit of being a first-time mom. “Just watching those milestones. Seeing her grow from that first smile to those giggles, eating for the first time solid food to now…
Hillsborough County is combating rising homelessness among students with a prevention program
WUSF Public Media – WUSF 89.7 “Pathways to Hope” is helping Hillsborough students and their families reduce the risk of homelessness, which school officials say is a rising issue. The number of students experiencing homelessness in Hillsborough County is on the rise. According to the Florida Department of Education, more than 4,000 students found themselves in…
Ayuda para familias con inestabilidad económica
T49 Telemundo Tampa Un nuevo programa de nombre “Caminos a la Esperanza” busca brindar apoyo a estudiantes y familias del condado Hillsborough. To read more, visit: Ayuda para familias con inestabilidad económica – Telemundo Tampa (49) (telemundo49.com)
Hillsborough County school district announces new program focused on preventing homelessness
FOX 13 News HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County school district announced a new program Friday that is aimed at helping students whose families are facing homelessness avoid ending up on the streets. The program, called Pathways to Hope, launched in March, allowing the district and its partners in the community to hit the ground running when the…
Prevention program looks to address student, family homelessness in Hillsborough County
ABC Action News | WFTS Tampa Bay HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — It’s an issue that happens more than some may think—students facing homelessness while trying to balance school. However, a new prevention program aims to help be the solution to the problem. Odalis Castellano has a full house, with three children in Hillsborough County Schools….
Inicia protocolo para garantizar la seguridad en las piscinas
WRMD Telemundo 49 Agencias en el condado Hillsborough comenzaron a inspeccionar la seguridad de las piscinas en la ciudad de Tampa para minimizar cualquier tipo de accidentes. leer más…
Swim Safety, Secure Pools Save Lives
Hillsborough County hosted first-ever Safe Pools Day on May 19 With picturesque Sulphur Springs as the backdrop, Hillsborough County Code Enforcement staff discussed pool safety requirements as part of the first-ever Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay on May 19. Hillsborough teamed up with the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City to coordinate inspections…
Hillsborough County and the Children’s Board Partner to Keep Kids Safe in Pools this Summer
WFTS Channel 28 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County code enforcement officers and officials with the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County have joined forces to ensure swimming pools are safe for kids this summer. It’s part of a new initiative called “Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay.” “I think it’s a great idea,” said Glen Woo….
