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Enhancing Children’s Lives In Broward

with Cindy Arenberg-Seltzer of Children’s Services Council of Broward

For two decades, The Children’s Services Council of Broward County has provided leadership, advocacy, and resources to enhance the lives of young developing minds in South Florida. Cindy Arenberg-Seltzer is the President and CEO and chats about their work.

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Dec 11, 2020

Hosted by: Nathalia Ortiz

Produced by: Florida Newsmakers Team

#Florida #Community #Education #General Interest #Local

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