The purpose of the Children's Services Advisory Board is to make recommendations to the County regarding the expenditure of dedicated funding, to consult with agencies dedicated to the welfare of children in an effort to minimize duplication of services, and to complete other duties assigned by the Board of County Commissioners.

• Children's Services Ordinance
• Children's Services Resolution R90-169
• Children's FY25 Annual Report
• Children's Services Advisory Board FY26 Meeting Schedule

The Children's Services Advisory Board (CSAB) is comprised of volunteers who dedicate time to support children of Manatee County and the Children's Services Ordinance. The Board of County Commissioners considers the applicants and appoints Manatee County residents for three year terms, representing the following areas:

• 1 Physician, preferably a Pediatrician
• 1 Licensed Mental Health Professional
• 1 Member of the NAACP
• 5 Child Advocates who are not affiliated with any agency receiving county funds
• 1 Criminal Justice Representative
• 1 Member of the Manatee County School Board
• 1 Representative of the Florida Department of Children & Families
• 1 Representative of the United Way of Manatee County
• 1 Judge/Representative of the Family Law Division

An Advisory Board retreat is held annually at various locations throughout the community and typically in October.

Applications are only accepted when there are advertised vacancies on the board. Applicants for the Children's Services Advisory Board must complete the application, including the supplemental questions on page four, and provide a current and comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae. All documents must be completed and submitted for the applicant to be considered for appointment. Advisory Board Application

The meeting schedule for the Children's Services Advisory Board varies some throughout the year. During the months of June through January, meetings are held monthly on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. Beginning in February and through May, meetings are held weekly at 3:00 p.m. The two recommendation meetings in May are Monday and Wednesday of the same week, each beginning at 3:00 p.m. Meetings are usually held in the Manatee County Administrative Building, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34205, on the Fifth Floor (Manatee Room).

An Advisory Board retreat is held annually at various locations throughout the community and typically in October.