Executive Leadership:
David Lawrence Jr., Founder and Chair
For staff and board, visit: https://www.childrensmovementflorida.org/about/leadership
We are a movement of Florida parents, educators, business and community leaders, advocates, and policymakers championing the policies and investments that support Florida’s youngest children and their families.
06/17/2026
The decisions made by elected leaders affect children, families, educators, businesses, and communities across Florida. As election season begins, learn how you can make your voice heard and help shape Florida's future.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Florida's Future.
Explore our 2026 voter guide ➡️bit.ly/tcm-voterguide2026
06/15/2026
We’re excited to welcome Aerial Payne of Maranta Copy Co. to Bosses for Babies!
Aerial joins a growing network of business leaders across Florida who recognize that supporting families is not only good for employees—it’s good for business and for the future of our workforce.
Through Bosses for Babies, leaders like Aerial are helping build workplaces where families can thrive and businesses can grow stronger together.
Learn more and get involved ➡️ bit.ly/bossesforbabies
06/15/2026
Thank you to Representative McFarland and Senator Calatayud for championing HB 765/SB 1690, and to Governor DeSantis for signing it into law.
This bill establishes the Center for Professional Recognition, strengthens child care licensing and screening requirements, clarifies insurance coverage for large family child care homes, and creates the Florida Child Care Fund to expand access to early learning opportunities across the state.
➡️For more information on the bill, visit bit.ly/2026-legislative-post-session
What does a State Representative actually do?
At Children’s Week, kids asked the questions adults often forget to ask—and got real answers directly from lawmakers.
Helping children understand how government works is part of building future civic leaders and engaged communities.
Because advocacy starts with curiosity.
State Representative Robin Bartleman
Partners across our state came together to celebrate another incredible year of ReadingPals. Because of dedicated volunteers and partners, thousands of early learners are heading into summer with stronger literacy skills and a lifelong love for reading. 📚
A huge thank you to everyone who makes this initiative possible. Early literacy is the foundation for all future learning, and this statewide support ensures Florida’s children have the tools they need to thrive.
Become a volunteer ➡️ bit.ly/readingpalsfl
06/10/2026
On our next Future Call, we’ll focus on early educator support.
Olivia Weinstock, co-founder and ceo at Tandem, will share their practical workforce-centered perspective to one of the biggest barriers in Florida’s early learning system: staffing and retention. The conversation will highlight how they address the early educator workforce crisis, a systems-level lens and approach, and the innovation and responsiveness their program offers
➡️ bit.ly/tcm-futurecall
ReadingPals is where reading, mentorship, and connection come together 📚 Thank you to ReadyKids FL for capturing the joy, growth, and impact happening every day through ReadingPals.
Join us in celebrating 14 years of ReadingPals.
Become a volunteer ➡️bit.ly/readingpalsfl
06/08/2026
Please join us in welcoming Brittany Lamont of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to Bosses for Babies!
Brittany understands that strong communities start with strong families—and that employers have an important role to play in helping children and caregivers thrive.
By joining Bosses for Babies, she is helping elevate solutions that support working families while strengthening Florida’s workforce and long-term economic success.
Learn more and get involved ➡️ bit.ly/bossesforbabies
06/05/2026
We’re proud to welcome Stephanie Ford, president & ceo of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, to Bosses for Babies!
Stephanie recognizes that family-friendly workplaces are essential to attracting and retaining a strong workforce. Through policies that support employee wellness, flexibility, and family stability, employers can strengthen both their teams and their communities.
Her leadership helps bring the business community into important conversations about how Florida can better support children and working families.
Learn more and get involved ➡️ bit.ly/bossesforbabies
Our director of policy participated in a panel hosted by the Heart of Florida United Way exploring the impact of early childhood education and economic growth. Business leaders listened to the unique perspectives of the fellow panelists all highlighting the impact of child care access on employers and the workforce. Daniela shared highlights of the 2026 Legislative Session and looked ahead to policy efforts that will support access to care.
