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Jun. 052025Mental Health Awareness Month: NCEF and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Program Now Delivering Care in Collier County
In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Nicklaus Children’s Health System is proud to highlight the successful launch and ongoing expansion of its pediatric behavioral health services in Collier County.
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Jun. 052025PNC Foundation grant supports NCEF Early Childhood Development Center
Florida Weekly
The PNC Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to Florida Gulf Coast University to create an innovative outdoor classroom at the Naples Children & Education Foundation Early Childhood Development Center.
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Mar. 182025NCEF awards over $34M to nearly 50 non-profits in Collier County
WINK News
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has invested over $34 million in nearly 50 non-profit organizations supporting underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.
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Mar. 182025A record year of grants by Naples Children & Education Foundation: $34 million
Naples Daily News
The Naples Children & Education Foundation awarded more than $34 million in grants Monday to nearly 50 nonprofit organizations that support children who are disadvantaged and in need of a helping hand to grow and…
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Jan. 272025Meet the kids benefiting from Naples’ charity wine festival: Kolson’s story
WINK News
The Naples Winter Wine Festival, known as the largest charity wine auction in the world, kicked off on Friday with a focus on benefiting children in Collier County.
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Jan. 272025Meet the Kids Day! Big dollar donors hear how their money helps
WINK News
Dozens of children, nonprofits, and donors gathered Friday morning at Artis—Naples. It is Meet the Kids Day, which is considered the pre-game and kick-off leading up to the Naples Winter Wine Festival auction on Saturday.
read more Jan. 052025For the kids
Naples Daily News
The Naples area ranks among the wealthiest communities in the country. So, it is often a shock to newcomers when they learn that no local taxpayer dollars are allocated for essential children’s services.
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Jan. 042025Child advocates speak on Florida’s new law restricting social media for minors
Fox 4
A new Florida law that took effect on January 1, 2025, bans children under 14 from using social media platforms and requires teens aged 15 and 16 to get parental approval to create accounts.
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