The Future of COVID-19 Response
We are not through these crises yet, and we don’t know what waits for us on the other side, but what we do know is that we are all in…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 12, 2021
The Power of a Parent
Note: this article was originally written by Jacob Ogles of SRQ Magazine. The pandemic has introduced trauma in the lives of many children, whether directly from the death of a…
Family-focused Artwork Comes to North Port
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the North Port Sun, written by Craig Garrett. Another first for North Port. A local artist soon begins a large wall mural in…
Barancik FoundationDecember 16, 2020
Family Comes First
A child’s success begins with the parent. That’s why when children are enrolled at Children First, parents and caregivers are welcomed into the family as well. The organization’s Families First…
Barancik FoundationDecember 11, 2020
Training the Trainer
Never underestimate the power of a parent to heal their child. This is at the core of Child Parent Psychotherapy, a leading trauma intervention model for infants and children. Yet…
Barancik FoundationOctober 15, 2020
A Systemic Change in Addressing Childhood Hunger
After a baby is born, a series of tests ensure that the newborn leaves the hospital safe, happy, and healthy. But what happens after that child arrives home? One simple…
Barancik FoundationSeptember 22, 2020
Community Effort Sets Safety Standards for Early Childcare Facilities Amidst COVID-19
As childcare centers re-open across Sarasota County, the experience will look a lot different for parents, teachers and children. A taskforce of early learning professionals came together to set unified…
Barancik FoundationJune 26, 2020
Covid-19 Response Initiative Awards Grants to Provide Immediate Relief
Together with its donors and Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation has awarded over $2.7 million in direct grants to nonprofit organizations for COVID-19 relief. That total…
Barancik FoundationApril 8, 2020
The Ringling: Where Everyone Belongs
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art offers programs designed specifically for low-income families, but the children who could benefit most from such experiences are the least likely to…
Barancik FoundationMarch 15, 2020
Community-wide Investment Allows Child Protection Center to Intensify Prevention Efforts
In 2019, data showing the child abuse rate in Florida steadily declining proved that local and state-wide efforts to prevent and respond to abuse are working. While the trend is…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 11, 2020