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HEF's motto is: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED
This foundation provides information regarding providing equitable education to all of Hillsborough County's public schools. Here, every student should have access and equity of opportunity to benefit from a high-quality education.
By helping students to reach their fullest potential and supporting teachers by providing the resources necessary for student achievement, they are creating a thriving workforce of tomorrow and sustainable prosperity for Tampa Bay.

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EACH OF OUR INITIATIVES FURTHERS OUR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER EVERY STUDENT TO SUCCEED.

We believe every student should have access to and equity of opportunity to benefit from a high-quality education.

By helping students to reach their fullest potential and supporting teachers by providing the resources necessary for student achievement, we are creating a thriving workforce of tomorrow and sustainable prosperity for Tampa Bay.

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Initiatives - Hillsborough Education Foundation

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We believe every student should have access to and equity of opportunity to benefit from a high-quality education. By helping students to reach their fullest potential and supporting teachers by providing the resources necessary for student achievement, we are creating a thriving workforce of tomorrow and sustainable prosperity for Tampa Bay.

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University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc. (University Area CDC)

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University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc. (University Area CDC)

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For over 20 years, University Area CDC has championed positive change in the economic, educational and social levels of the community through youth programs, adult education, affordable housing, workforce and resource assistance, and community engagement.

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Hillsborough County - Stay Safe
To view Complete Coronavirus Information including Government Closing and Cancellations visit and sign up for the HCFL Alert system.

Getting Tested: Pre-screening / Pre-registration Call Center Status. Residents that want to be tested should call (813) 272-5900. Insurance is not required. The call center is open Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hillsborough County offers FREE testing services to individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. NO health insurance is required. Call (813) 272-5900 to qualify and register for free testing. Click below to read a special message from Commissioner Les Miller.

Google launches 'COVID-19 Information & Resources' website with a wide variety of helpful information.
Click the link below to visit webpage.

Free phone/virtual healthcare assistance for Florida Kidcare, Florida Medicaid and more through The Family Healthcare Foundation. CLICK HERE to visit website. To view the Virtual Assistance PDFs, click the links below.

The Spring of Tampa Bay provides safe emergency shelter and multiple supportive services for victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children. The DV crisis hotline is staffed 24 hours a day and can help callers identify ways to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spring's hotline number is 813-247-SAFE(7233). They have increased our use of technology during the pandemic to also provide services remotely. Follow link below for more information.

Florida Blue has partnered with New Directions Behavioral Health to offer a free bilingual helpline to assist all Floridians with the stress they may feel during the COVID-19 health crisis. The toll-free helpline connects individuals with specially trained behavioral health counselors who can assist anyone experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma and grief due to the health crisis. 24-Hour Toll-Free Helpline 833-848-1762.

COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities

Library branches remain closed. You can access contact-free curbside holds pickup and curbside faxing, copying, and scanning at select library locations, including Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library.

The Dealhack List of Free Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic is a compilation of websites, educational institutions, and other businesses that offer free services and programs not just for home-based learning but also for your general well-being throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Grab-and-Go Food Locations
Beginning Wednesday, April 15th, will be distributing food one day per week-- providing students one week's worth of food at a time, instead of daily distribution at the Grab-and-Go feeding sites to ensure that students have accessibility to nutritious meals. Families will be able to pick up a week's worth of nutritious meals every Wednesday at the same 147 sites-- between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Click link below for list of all locations.

The Humane Society of Tampa is providing dog and cat food to the public through food assistance and their Animals program as needed. With questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days

One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together

Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library | 3910 S. Manhattan Ave. | Tampa, Florida 33611
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library | 2902 W. Bearss Ave. | Tampa, Florida 33618-1828

Questions? Call: 813-273-3652 or Text: 813-352-1972 or 813-352-1603. 7 days a week | 9am - 6pm

The United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund can help with bills, rent and food. Families can call 866-211-9966 and provide their zip code to be given a list of local agencies that can provide assistance.

Tax filing and payment relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
Click the link below for more information.

Hillsborough County Public Schools now have hotlines open to answer questions. Information is also available online at http://HillsboroughSchools.org/coronavirus
Click the link below to view list of phone numbers.

Hillsborough County Public Schools Adult Education Opportunities:
Adult & Career Services Center flyer
Certificate of Completion flyer

Helping kids and teens access the educational tools they need to succeed in school and life is more important than ever with the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. United Way Suncoast has compiled a list of resources to help parents, guardians and students navigate at-home learning.

The Florida High Tech Corridor Council's stemCONNECT program is a free website is full of recorded sessions conducted for schools across the 23-county region bringing topic experts from industry and from the three Corridor universities (UCF, USF and UF) "into the classroom" to talk to students about STEM careers. Recorded sessions are also easy to share from our vimeo library here: https://vimeo.com/floridahightech.

Khan Academy is providing free interactive online learning materials for students ages 4-18 and free tools for teachers and parents. Their content covers many core academic subjects from pre-K through the early years of college, including math, science, arts, and humanities. Additionally, the content has been translated into more than 40 languages.
Parent Handout: How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19

It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Teaching children positive preventative measures and talking with them about their fears can help reduce anxiety. Click links below to view parent handouts for how to talk to kids about COVID-19.

Fun Things for Families to do While Social Distancing

Check out these fun and entertaining videos from your favorite Prodigy instructors.
Check back often for new videos!

Get Moving! Health & Fitness Classes Our newest venture in the virtual learning realm is with our Get Moving! program. We currently have an all-levels yoga class online (link below) with more to come in the near future, so check back often!

Two great online resources for professional tutorials that you can do from home! FREE Computer Classes
1. CustomGuide provides guided modules to learn how to use various types of software.
2. NextJob provides guided modules geared more towards workforce development.
Click the link below to get started!

Hillsborough County is offering Economic Recovery Financial Assistance to Small businesses that have suffered significant, temporary loss of revenue or job losses directly related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Click links below to learn more.

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We work to improve the economic, educational and social levels of the community through youth programs, adult education and resource assistance.

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Provided through the Hillsborough County Public Schools organization, this resource contains information about:
-Virtual Parent Education Webinars
-Hispanic and Multicultural Outreach
-Parent School Partnership Program
-African American Outreach
-Points of Pride

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Welcome to the Hillsborough County Public Schools! The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department is the lead resource for promoting and establishing strong collaborative structures between our schools, families, and community to increase student performance, and improve family-child-school relations.

As we work with and support our schools, families, learners and community, we will focus on the following core strategies:

1. Educate
Increase educational support, family efficacy, leadership and advocacy through high quality, ongoing parent education courses and opportunities.

2. Empower
Build the capacity of school staff by creating & offering trainings, tools, tips & technical assistance that strengthens sustainable engagement strategies.

3. Engage
Cultivate community partnerships that support families, education and student achievement through community resources, collaboration and in-kind donations.

Thanks for visiting our webpage! Our team looks forward to serving you, as collectively we " Prepare Students for Life!"

Warm Regards,

Dr. Felita G. Lewis
Executive Director
Family and Community Engagement

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Family & Community Engagement (FACE) / Overview

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Welcome to the Hillsborough County Public Schools! The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department is the lead resource for promoting and establishing strong collaborative structures between our schools, families, and community to increase student performance, and improve family-child-school relations.