The Children's Movement of Florida

08/26/2026

We’re now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Marketing & Communications Internship!

✔️ Dates: September - December
✔️ Deadline to apply: September 9, 2026, 11:59pm ET
✔️ Location: Miami headquarters.
✔️ Role: Intern will work closely with the Marketing & Communications team, supporting social media, storytelling, campaigns, digital communications, and events to engage communities across Florida.

Join us in advancing policies and initiatives that help Florida’s children and families thrive.

Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/tcm-internship-fall-2026

08/23/2026

What could we accomplish if more Floridians worked together on behalf of young children?

For the past five years, Built to Thrive has connected leaders virtually. This November, we are bringing parents, educators, business leaders, policymakers, and advocates together in person for the very first time!

Join us in Orlando to build new partnerships, share practical solutions, and strengthen Florida’s future.

Register today ➡️ builttothrivefl.org/

You can watch our past virtual sessions on YouTube ➡️ bit.ly/tcm-youtube

08/21/2026

During KidCasting, students asked a simple but important question—and the answer was clear: lawmakers work for the people they represent.

Conversations like these help make government feel more approachable and remind us that civic engagement matters at every age.

When children understand that their voices and communities matter, they begin to see themselves as part of shaping the future.

Find the full interview ➡️bit.ly/KidCasting2026

Chip LaMarca Brownsville Preparatory Inst.

08/20/2026

On our next Future Call, we’ll explore how communities across Florida came together to celebrate All in for Early Learning Day and elevate the importance of early learning.

Aruna Gilbert, chief program & policy officer at the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Amy Wiggins, president & CEO of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, and Laurie McCracken, founder and executive director of Baby Fox Academy, will share how their communities marked the day through local partnerships and creative engagement. The conversation will highlight lessons learned, ideas that resonated, and practical ways communities can build on this momentum in 2027.

➡️ bit.ly/tcm-futurecall

ELC of Palm Beach County Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Baby Fox Academy of Florida

08/18/2026

It's Primary Election Day.

If you're eligible to vote, today is your opportunity to make your voice heard. Every vote helps shape the future of our communities. Since today is Florida’s primary election day, you can only vote for a candidate within the party you are registered to vote with!

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Tomorrow is Primary Election Day.

Your voice helps shape the future of Florida's communities. If you're eligible to vote, make a plan and be ready to participate. Since tomorrow is Florida’s primary election day, you can only vote for a candidate within the party you are registered to vote with!

Explore our 2026 voter guide ➡️bit.ly/tcm-voterguide2026

08/14/2026

Education shapes the future children will grow up in.

During KidCasting, students asked lawmakers what matters most for children’s future—and every answer was clear: education.

Conversations like these help children better understand the role policy and leadership play in shaping opportunities for families and communities across Florida.

Because engaging with our elected leaders—and speaking up about what matters—starts at every age.

Find the full interview ➡️bit.ly/KidCasting2026

Brownsville Preparatory Inst.

08/12/2026

Ready to put your voice into action? Apply to the Parent Leadership Network and join parents across Florida who are helping shape change in their communities.
 
Apply by August 20, 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/pln-about
 

08/11/2026

Every child deserves a strong start. 💙

All in for Early Learning is a statewide movement bringing Floridians together to show that early learning matters.

The first five years shape how children learn, grow, and thrive. And when we invest in early childhood, we strengthen Florida’s families, workforce, economy, and future.

When you sign the All in for Early Learning pledge, you’re making your voice visible—showing lawmakers that people across Florida care about early learning and want it to be a priority.

✍️ Sign the pledge. Add your voice. Share it with someone who should be All in, too.

➡️ bit.ly/tcm-all-in-pledge