For nearly 80 years, the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB) has been investing in children’s futures to strengthen our community. JWB is a high-performing, data-driven organization established by a Special Act of the Florida Legislature to improve the lives of children and families in Pinellas County. As a countywide independent special district, we responsibly direct our community’s investments to give children the best opportunities to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
Governed by an 11-member Board and driven by data, JWB ensures children are ready to learn, thrive, and succeed in homes, schools, and neighborhoods that are healthy and safe. Last year, JWB invested in 98 quality programs with 51 nonprofit agencies that served more than 77,000 children and families, plus worked collectively to address childhood hunger, grade-level reading, and preventable child deaths. These investments were made across six strategic result areas: Early Childhood Development, School Readiness, School Success, the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Strengthening Community, and Organizational Capacity. Learn more at www.JWBPinellas.org.