TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator
Cynthia Emerson, Community Services Director
FROM: Megan Kendrick, Human Services Administrator
DATE: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Children Services 2024-2025 Annual Report
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BACKGROUND
The Children’s Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) met on December 9, 2025, and reviewed the Annual Report for FY 2024-2025. The Annual Report provides an overview of the committee’s work and the impact of CSAC-funded programs during the fiscal year.
The report includes:
? A summary of CSAC’s history, mission, and goals.
? A summary of the overall allocation and expenditure of funds supporting children’s services in Indian River County.
? Overall impact highlights demonstrating the collective reach and outcomes of CSAC-funded programs.
? Impact summaries across all three CSAC funding priorities: Health and Well-being, Nurturing Families and Communities, and Success in School and Life.
? Detailed agency year-end reports, including:
o Grant funds awarded and utilized.
o The number of children and families served.
o Program outcomes aligned with the outcomes identified in approved grant applications.
? List of CSAC members, including those serving on the Grant Review and Needs Assessment Subcommittees.
The Annual Report serves as a key accountability and transparency document, illustrating how CSAC investments suppor...
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