Children's Trust of Alachua County

06/12/2026

The deadline to submit art to the Lights on Afterschool Poster Contest is quickly approaching! Find the official rules and submit your art at https://afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsnack/The-2026-Lights-On-Afterschool-Poster-Contest-is-open_03-02-2026.cfm?fbclid=IwY2xjawSZMc1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJd1pqYzJDM1FYTmd1R3Brc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqANQOlsfHcOk7qlmsXlYSVjGgncz0jj_vEcWZ-EYVyPpuCsAjCfEyxA9gcl_aem_bjUQ36aq5Xv9V7zOfHW7UQ

06/12/2026

Alachua County representing at the The Family Cafe conference in Orlando- CTAC Community Engagement Coordinator Emily (+ youth representative Grey) ran into Dr. Meg Lietzau with Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, UF Gainesville in the first session!

06/11/2026

We are at the Millhopper Library for B is for Baby sharing resources with new and expecting parents this morning. Looking for engaging summer fun for the kids? Check out everything going on at Alachua County Library District! We are so lucky to have such great children’s programming at branches all across the county.

06/10/2026

Hey, parents! Would you like help with the IEP process? Come out to the Summer Workshop series on IEPs at SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) Resource Center Wednesdays in July. Registration is free and includes free meals, childcare and gift cards during each workshop.

06/09/2026

The summer fun continues! This afternoon we are at Lincoln Park for Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue, Safe Kids North Central Florida, Help Me Grow Florida, Alachua County,
Alachua County Sheriff, PEAK Literacy, UF Health , City of Gainesville, FL - Government and more partners sharing ways to have a safe and engaging summer!

06/09/2026

Kicking off Summer Fun Days at Albert “Ray” Massey Park with Fun 4 Gator Kids, University of Florida IFAS, and there are even goats and chickens here this morning! Summer Fun Days are sponsored by the Children's Trust of Alachua County and will be happening Tuesday mornings in parks all around Alachua County!

06/04/2026

Absolutely perfect weather for some fun in the sun! Families are having a blast at Fun 4 Gator Kids Water Days at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center sponsored by the Children's Trust of Alachua County! The fun continues until 2 pm and we will be back for one final day from 10-2 tomorrow.

06/03/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone today!

STARTS TODAY! 𝐖𝐞𝐝-𝐅𝐫𝐢 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝-𝟓𝐭𝐡 after school gets out - join us at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center for our annual 💦WATER DAYS 💦

WHAT:
- Water slides and a dunk tank from Space Walk of Gainesville
- Water tables and baby pools under a covered gazebo
- Water squirters
- Sprinklers
- Water Games

TICKETS: $5 per child aged 2-12. Free admission for caregivers with accompanying child. NEW THIS YEAR: Cuscowilla pool will be OPEN for swimming for an additional $5 per person. (Children and adults need tickets.) This is an OPTIONAL add on. Tickets are available online or at the gate.

Event is presented by Children's Trust of Alachua County and sponsored by Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency

06/01/2026

We were so happy to be a part of Deeper Purpose Community Church & Outreach Ministries, Inc Grand Reopening and ribbon cutting at Deeper Purpose Family Resource Center- TRC in High Springs. Our resource centers offer FREE services to Alachua county residents including essentials like food and clothing.