County files, 1954-1963.

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County files, 1954-1963.

The series contains the county files of the Florida Children's Commission from 1954 to 1963. It mainly consists of correspondence between the Director of the Florida Children's Commission and individuals who were appointed to serve on the various county committees. It documents the Commission's activity of coordinating child welfare services at the county level.

3 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341355

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Florida Children's Commission

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The Florida Children's Commission was created in 1947 (Ch. 23810, Laws) to research the needs of the state's children and youth; to review legislation concerning children and youth; to appraise the availability, accessibility, and adequacy of services for children and youth; and to encourage and foster local community action through County Children's Committees. The Commission provided no actual services; its main function was to be a clearinghouse and coordinator for other agencies. The Commiss...