Sarasota, FL (August 13, 2024) - Children First, Inc. has been recognized as a top employer in the Sarasota-Manatee Top Workplaces competition for the sixth consecutive year.

The award is sponsored by Energage and the Sarasota-Herald Tribune and recognizes those organizations that demonstrate workplace excellence and are known for recruiting and retaining the best and brightest employees. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 Culture Drivers that are proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks.

With over four thousand employees participating across three award categories, Children First was one of only 30 organizations to be named as a Top Workplace in Sarasota-Manatee.

Additionally, Children First earned national recognition through the 2024 Top Workplaces USA competition, issued by Energage and USA TODAY. This prestigious award celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures.

The agency also received a national Industry Award in the Nonprofit category. Results were measured against the industry’s most comprehensive benchmarks, built upon 18 years of culture research spanning millions of employees and thousands of organizations nationwide.

“At the heart of our mission is the belief that by strengthening children and families, we can transform lives and create a brighter future for our community,” says Philip Tavill, President & CEO. “This award underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality of care not only for the children and families we serve but also for the incredible staff who make our mission possible every day.”

About Children First:

Founded in 1961 and ranked in the top 1% out of over 1,800 Head Starts nationwide, Children First strengthens children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to development, education, health, and well-being. At multiple sites throughout Sarasota County, Children First offers full-day preschool, infant and toddler care, and nutrition and health care assistance to children ages birth to five years old from low-income families. Through Children First, the children receive the social and cognitive skills needed to enter kindergarten and elementary school on track. For more information, call (941) 953-3877 or go to childrenfirst.net.

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Thank you,

Evan