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Parents are able register children from birth until 4-½, by the texting the word “Read”, “Liv” or “Leer” to 786-460-2582 or visit LEARNING AT M-DCPS: The Miami-Dade County Public Schools are offering free digital programs for students to avoid the summer slide and to promote athome student learning using technology; visit dadeschools.net.

For continuous updates on reopening plans for schools, food distribution and other COVID-19 related news, visit STEPS PROGRAM IS FREE FOR ALL: Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center is a not-for-proﬁt that serves more than 12,000 clients with special healthcare needs in Broward County annually and is a facility of Broward Health.

Visit SUMMER FOOD DISTRIBUTION: The Miami-Dade County Public School district will continue providing meals to students at 50 schools on Tuesdays and Fridays.

This donation is part of the newly-announced Miami Dolphins

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARKS SUMMER CAMPS: With virtual school out for the summer, students can enjoy activities ranging from art and athletics to nature.

Visit FOTOCAMP FOR KIDS: Students will learn camera operations and edit in Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop, June 22 – August 7 at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre, City Center municipal complex, 415 Clematis St., downtown West Palm Beach.

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