We strengthen and enrich the lives of underserved children and families in Collier County through high quality early childhood education.
Save the date for the next Child’s Path’s gala scheduled for March 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club. Join us for an exciting evening of magical proportions with gourmet dining, dancing, and a special surprise performance. This will mark the third year that Child’s Path hosts its signature fundraising event […]
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Employee childcare has rapidly become a growing topic of concern, not only for working families, but for all employers, including Collier County businesses. Childcare issues create unexpected disruptions and absenteeism in the workplace, while also impacting the ability to attract and retain employees with young children. According to a recent national study from Ready Nation, […]
Read MoreAs part of its sustainability plan, Child’s Path will no longer administer the TAPP (Teenage Parent Program) contract at Immokalee High School and Golden Gate High School on June 2nd, the last day of the school year. Despite numerous attempts to renegotiate the contract with Collier County Public Schools, Child’s Path was unable to come […]
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It is with great sadness we share that our Board Chair Seymour Burchman passed away on January 24th after a short illness. Seymour joined our board of directors nearly four years ago and was installed as board chair in 2022. His commitment to children, and specifically to the mission of Child’s Path, was unwavering and unmatched […]
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Florida Blue Foundation has awarded Child’s Path a $25,000 grant to assist Child’s Path with repairs and relief following Hurricane Ian. “We are very grateful for this grant from Florida Blue Foundation,” Child’s Path CEO Heather Singleton said. “The funds come at an important time following a devastating hurricane .” Child’s Path is a nonprofit […]
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Florida Blue Foundation has awarded Child’s Path a $45,000 grant. The funds will support critical initiatives for teachers, including trauma and resiliency resources, as well as Child’s Path Bright Paths Scholarships for eligible working families, classroom supplies and more to ensure the growth and development of the children in the nonprofit’s early learning programs. “We […]
Read MoreCollier Community Foundation has awarded Child’s Path a $35,000 grant for nutritious take-home snacks for children attending Child’s Path Moorings (Naples) and Child’s Path Santa Barbara (Golden Gate) centers. “We are so grateful for the financial support from the Collier Community Foundation to assist our families in providing the proper nutrition for their children during […]
Read MoreThe United Way of Collier and the Keys has awarded Child’s Path a $15,000 donation for its Bright Paths Scholarship Program, which provides tuition assistance to at-risk and underserved children, birth to age five, to attend Child’s Path early learning programs. “We are very grateful for this partnership and support of our scholarship program, which helps many […]
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Child’s Path is pleased to announce that William J. (Bill) Allen, JD, CFRE has joined the nonprofit as Chief Development Officer. Bill brings more than 30 years of strategic fundraising experience to Child’s Path, most recently serving as Director of Development at St. Vincent de Paul, Naples District Council. He has also worked for many […]
Read MoreThe Community Trust Fund of The League Club, Inc., has awarded Child’s Path a $20,000 grant for supplies to support its Bright Paths Resiliency Program, which provides curriculum, tools, and teacher training to help at-risk children overcome trauma and challenges, so they are able to focus on learning, growth, and development. Child’s Path was one of […]
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