To increase access to back to school shots, the Department of Health in Volusia County is extending hours during which children may receive the vaccinations. Beginning July 7, evening and Saturday hours will be available on select days and at…
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Volusia County Schools High Schools Begin Fall Sports Team Conditioning in July
Beginning Monday, July 6, all Volusia County Schools high schools will begin fall sports team conditioning. Participants will be given a health screening and temperature check prior to each day’s activities. In addition, our schools will follow established CDC guidelines…
Read MoreVolusia County Offers COVID-19 Assistance to Home Based Businesses
Volusia County is preparing to roll out two more assistance programs to boost the community’s continuing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic after the County Council allocated $3 million in emergency financial support to help home-based businesses and another $1 million…
Read MoreDiversity Empathy and Kindness Books Your Littles Need Now
If we are truly committed to change for a better and equal world for our children of the next generation, books are great place to start. All of the books you see here (and more) can be found at the…
Read MoreBeat The Summer Slide: Volusia County Libraries offer ‘Lit Kits to Go’
Studies show that easy access to books during the summer can reduce a loss in reading skills from one school year to the next. Educators refer to this loss as a "summer slide." Children can beat the summer slide with…
Read MoreVolusia County Offers No Cost School Shots Now Available
With the start of a new school year a few months away, parents may not be thinking about preparing their children to return to the classroom. However, a little advanced planning early in the summer can help parents avoid long…
Read MoreVolusia County Summer Camp Scholarships Available
Summer camp scholarships are available to income-eligible children through Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division. Families with children who are entering grades 1-6 and are between the ages of 5 and 12 may apply for scholarships. Students up to 17 years…
Read MoreVolusia County Public Library announces participation in the 2020 Summer BreakSpot Food Program
The Volusia County Public Library is participating in the Summer BreakSpot Food Program. Summer BreakSpot provides free nutritious meals to kids 18 and under. There are no forms to complete and registration is not required. Meals will be available Monday…
Read MoreGraduation 2020 Brunch
With social distancing in effect, graduations may be smaller but still celebratory! The Volusia Mom put our party skills to the test and did a fun brunch. All items can be found at Party City.
Read MoreVolusia County Summer food program begins with grab-and-go meals
Volusia County’s Human Services Office will sponsor a Summer Food Service Program from May 18 through Aug. 14 to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for children ages 18 and under. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,…
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