Child-care centers wavered during the pandemic, scrambling to stay open on razor-thin budgets and with little federal and state guidance. Some closed, others eked by, barely able to afford to…
Barancik FoundationApril 5, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an extraordinary toll on youth and families, amplifying stressful situations and exacerbating a variety of factors that can increase a youth’s likelihood of delinquent behavior.…
Barancik FoundationMarch 11, 2022
Recent funding from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation reinforces the organization’s focus on student success, family enrichment, and environmental stewardship. This is the largest grant cycle in the Foundation’s eight-year…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 14, 2022
When you’re grinding away each month to buy gas and put food on the table, even a small savings on your utility bills can go a long way. This is…
Barancik FoundationFebruary 3, 2022
First 1,000 Days Suncoast is a community initiative to support parents, caregivers and their babies so all families have equal opportunities to thrive regardless of race, education or socio-economic status. …
Barancik FoundationJanuary 21, 2022
Despite the best efforts and good intentions of the child welfare system, children and families with foster care involvement still experience negative outcomes on a regular basis. “Studies reveal that…
Barancik FoundationJuly 21, 2021
This article was originally written by Elizabeth Djinis for Sarasota Herald-Tribune. A group of Sarasota-Manatee community leaders are forming a local coalition focused on getting as many residents as possible…
Barancik FoundationMay 21, 2021
This article originally appeared in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. It’s no secret that becoming a mother changes you. As a nurse practitioner, I've seen it firsthand from the countless families I've helped as…
Barancik FoundationMay 10, 2021
View the original segment on Suncoast News Network. From the womb through early childhood, a child’s proper brain development is crucial. First 1,000 Days Suncoast has launched a big campaign…
Barancik FoundationApril 15, 2021