2-1-1 Helps Families Plan for Back-to-SchoolSummer will soon be coming to a close and the first day of school is right around the corner! The 2-1-1 information services provide easy access to a broad variety of resources that can help families plan for their child's back-to-school needs including: school supplies, dental exams, immunizations, health and nutrition information, school physicals, Internet safety for children, health Insurance for children, school information, voluntary Pre-K, mentoring and tutoring programs, and Before/After School Care. This is also a great time of the year to provide an invaluable resource to your community. You can get involved by donating school supplies for children in need. These donations can include such items as shoes, pencils, paper, notebooks, tissues, 3-ring binders, etc. Local agencies welcome these items, and your generosity can bring brighter futures to children in need. For more information on Back-to-School resources in Pinellas County, visit www.211connects.org to search the 2-1-1 online database by clicking on "Get Help" or dial 2-1-1. 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares also has pages on the Network for Good, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. You will find links to 2-1-1 blogs and social networking sites. You can also sign up for the 2-1-1 electronic newsletter. Help 2-1-1's cause by donating, volunteering or requesting a speaker. Log on today and get connected!
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