The Children's Movement of Florida

Please join us in welcoming Laura Haase of the Children's Services Council of Martin County to Bosses for Babies!

Laura’s work reflects a deep commitment to children, families, and the systems that help communities thrive. She understands that supporting parents and caregivers is critical to building a stronger workforce and healthier future for Florida.

We’re excited to have her voice and leadership as part of the Bosses for Babies movement.

Learn more and get involved ➡️ bit.ly/bossesforbabies

We’re excited to welcome Amy Shore, ceo of R'Club Child Care, Inc., to Bosses for Babies!

Amy has long championed policies that support children, families, and working parents—understanding that access to child care, wellness support, and family-friendly workplaces helps employees succeed both at work and at home.

Her leadership reflects the kind of employer engagement needed to strengthen Florida’s workforce and create lasting impact for families.

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We’re thrilled to welcome Catherine Vandergriff to the team as our summer intern!

A senior at the University of Florida studying Political Science, Spanish, and Education Sciences, Catherine brings a deep passion for youth advocacy and early childhood development. Her dedication to this work shines through her leadership as President of Kappa Delta, where she has pioneered fundraising for Prevent Child Abuse America. As a pre-law student, she plans to use this summer experience to deepen her research in educational policy before pursuing her law degree.

Please join us in giving Catherine a warm welcome to the team!

Please join us in welcoming Alison Fraga of the Early Learning Coalition Of Sarasota County to Bosses for Babies!

Alison believes strong workplaces are built when employees feel supported, valued, and connected. Through family-friendly practices and employee wellness initiatives, employers can create environments where both businesses and families thrive.

We’re proud to have Alison as part of a growing movement working to strengthen outcomes for children, families, and Florida’s future workforce.

Learn more and get involved ➡️ bit.ly/bossesforbabies

On our next Future Call, we’ll explore how the faith community can support early learning and early childhood when working collaboratively with their community.

Suzan Gage, executive director at the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, and Irvin Clark, associate dean of student & strategic initiatives at FSU Panama City, ELC of NWF board member, and local pastor, will share how they engage faith leaders and rural communities in early learning conversations to help build partnerships and move the needle where it counts. The conversation will highlight how they have structured these conversations and how a faith leader advocates for connections between what is good for families, young children, and the community they serve.

➡️ bit.ly/tcm-futurecall

We’re proud to welcome Kadie Black of Voices For Children Foundation, Inc. to Bosses for Babies!

Kadie understands that supporting caregivers and working families creates stronger communities and better outcomes for children. Her leadership reflects the importance of building workplaces where employees feel supported both professionally and personally.

Through Bosses for Babies, leaders like Kadie are helping advance solutions that strengthen Florida families and the workforce of the future.

Learn more and get involved ➡️ bit.ly/bossesforbabies

We’re excited to welcome Superintendent Mark McQueen of Bay District Schools to Bosses for Babies!

Mark champions a workplace culture that supports employees and families through flexibility, understanding, and family-centered practices. His leadership reflects the important role employers play in helping children, parents, and communities succeed.

We’re proud to have him join a growing network of leaders committed to strengthening Florida’s workforce and future generations.

Learn more and get involved ➡️ bit.ly/bossesforbabies

Four years ago, Mrs. Dannika was looking for an opportunity to grow. Today, she’s helping Florida’s youngest learners build the foundation for life.

Early learning is more than child care. It’s the support children need to succeed, families need to work, and businesses need to thrive.

When we invest in early childhood educators, we strengthen Florida’s families, workforce, economy, and future. This is not an individual issue. It’s a systems issue—and it takes all of us.

Become All In. Take the pledge today ➡️ bit.ly/all-in-pledge

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Kelkenberg of the Early Learning Coalition Of Osceola County to Bosses for Babies!

Amanda recognizes that when employers support families through flexibility, accommodations, and family-friendly practices, employees are better able to thrive both at work and at home.

Her participation in Bosses for Babies helps strengthen a statewide movement focused on building a stronger workforce and brighter future for Florida children and families.

Learn more and get involved ➡️ bit.ly/bossesforbabies