The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County

In Pinellas County, children are 16% of our population and 100% of our future. Yet, a number of conditions may hinder them from realizing their fullest potential. For nearly 80 years, the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB) has been committed to making children a priority, advocating for their best interests and investing to improve their futures.

JWB is a high-performing, data-driven organization established by a Special Act of the Florida Legislature to strengthen the lives of children and families in Pinellas County. As a countywide independent special district, we responsibly direct our community’s investments to give children the best opportunities to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.

Governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, JWB’s annual impact budget of $126 million strengthened the lives of more than 83,622 children and families through 98 quality programs with 51 nonprofit agencies in FY25. We also work collectively with partners to address complex issues facing our county’s children to include childhood hunger, grade-level reading, and preventable child deaths. Our investments and work are focused in six strategic result areas: Early Childhood Development, School Readiness, School Success, Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Strengthening Community, and Organizational Capacity.