The work of the transportation safety team has resulted in a deeper collaboration between the Polk County TPO and Polk County Public Schools to increase
Polk County partnered with Polk Vision to host the third annual Conversations in Behavioral Health Summit with 250 mental health professionals and community members attending
The comprehensive countywide Behavioral Health needs assessment published by Polk Vision was funded by the Polk County BoCC, Indigent Healthcare Oversight Committee.
In February of 2025, Polk Vision coordinated a series of training sessions specifically tailored for Polk County Public Schools counselors and administrators.
Polk County’s behavioral health team has launched a website to help those seeking mental health and substance use disorder resources in the county. The website
The Council continues to monitor policy changes and identify opportunities to support community-based responses that help families maintain access to nutritious food.
The 3rd Annual Hunger Action Summit featured keynote speaker Kiran Gaudioso, United Way of New Jersey and United for ALICE. (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed),
The year began with a meaningful virtual session featuring the Florida Healthy Start Fatherhood Initiative, which spotlighted the impactful T.E.A.M. Dad (Teaching, Empowering, Advocating, Mentoring)
