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* CLUB UPDATE – 3/30/2020 *

Out of concern for the health and safety of our Club members, and in accordance with CDC guidelines, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County will be closed to members until at least May 1st. In the meantime, our staff is putting together virtual programming that will roll out very soon. We urge parents to keep an eye on our website, so your children can stay engaged with the Club during this challenging time. Seeing a familiar face, even if not in person, gives our youth a sense of comfort and our staff misses you!

We understand that this crisis has been difficult for so many in our community. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide additional information as we know more. For now, we are advising all of our Club staff, volunteers and families to continue to take precautions as recommended by the CDC.

Sincerely,

Dawn Stanhope
President & CEO

UPDATE: March 27, 2020

School District of Manatee County Food and Nutrition Services has expanded the locations for Free Meals for Kids for March 30 through April 15, 2020. Our Bradenton Boys & Girls Clubs will be one of the locations. There are now 30 school sites, 5 community sites and 7 bus stops. They will be distributing Quick Grab n’ Go meals that include lunch for the day of pick up and breakfast for the next morning. The meals will be offered to kids and teens, ages 18 and under. Visit www.ManateeSchoolFood.net for the latest list of locations.

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CDC Offers Tips on How to Talk to Children About COVID-19

As new information about the Coronavirus outbreak floods conversations, the internet, news networks, mobile alerts and more, a child’s worries and fears can be eased by a trustworthy, calming voice. That’s where parents and other trusted adults can play a critical role in helping a child process the information in a way that helps relieve his or her concerns. The CDC offers tips that can help adults talk to children about COVID-19 and the thoughtful precautions they can use to help prevent the spread of the disease. Visit the CDC website to learn more.

Parents and Guardians

Now more than ever, it is imperative that we can get important information out to you in a timely manner. TraxTalk is a free app that allows us to send instant notifications to all parents and guardians of our Club members. To ensure that you receive our alerts and notifications, please click here to view an email sent to your email addresses we have on file. Please check your inboxes and junk folders to make sure you received it. If not, follow the steps to update your email with us. If you did receive the email, please make sure to download the app on your mobile device.