Investing in Martin County’s Children & Families
Empowering children and families with resources, support, and opportunities for a thriving future.
Our Mission
The mission of the Children’s Services Council of Martin County (CSCMC) is to enhance the lives of the children of Martin County and to enable them to attain their full potential.
Who We Are
We are the Children’s Services Council of Martin County (CSCMC)—an Independent Special Taxing District established in 1988. Since our inception, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families across Martin County by investing in programs that make a lasting difference.
What We Do
We serve as a voter-approved, dedicated funding source for a wide range of local programs that support children’s health, education, safety, and well-being. Through sustainable funding and strategic partnerships, we ensure that vital services reach the families who need them most.
How Do We Do It?
CSCMC was created under Florida Statute 125.901 and established locally by Local Ordinance #348, empowering us to plan, coordinate, and evaluate services for children and families in Martin County. Our work is backed by data, guided by our governing statute, and driven by our mission to support impactful programs.
Why Are We Important to Our Community?
Using quantitative data and key county demographics, CSCMC strategically funds local agencies and initiatives that create measurable outcomes for children. With continued community support and public investment, we help ensure that these programs not only succeed but thrive for generations to come.
Your Contribution, Their Future
Homeowners in Martin County directly support CSCMC’s mission through property tax contributions. Your estimated annual contribution can be calculated by taking your Property Value × 0.0003618.
See below to learn more about your contribution.
Up to $250K
$0 – $90
$0 – $90
$250K – $500K
$90 – $181
$90 – $181
$500K – $1M
$181 – $362
$181 – $362
$1M – $3.5M
$362 – $1,266
$362 – $1,266
$3.M – $5M
$1,266 – $1,809
$1,266 – $1,809
Up to $250K
$0 – $90
$0 – $90
$250K – $500K
$90 – $181
$90 – $181
$500K – $1M
$181 – $362
$181 – $362
$1M – $3.5M
$362 – $1,266
$362 – $1,266
$3.M – $5M
$1,266 – $1,809
$1,266 – $1,809
Martin County Homestead Property Value
Find your exact contribution on your TRIM Notice or Tax Bill. Every dollar helps fund essential programs for children and families in Martin County.
See the Difference You’re Making
Funding Priority Areas
Healthy Children
CSCMC supports programs that promote maternal and child health, ensuring positive birth, health, and developmental outcomes. Programs also focus on mental health and substance abuse prevention, helping children develop coping skills and reducing the risk of substance use. Additionally, physical health initiatives encourage healthy behaviors, including weight management, oral health, and school health services.
Strong Families
CSCMC funds information and navigation programs that connect families to essential services, including health insurance and eligibility determination. Family strengthening programs provide education and skill-building to enhance parent-child relationships, promote resilience, and prevent child abuse and neglect, particularly for families at risk of involvement with the Department of Children and Families.
Safe Communities
CSCMC invests in injury prevention programs that promote child safety, including water safety, teen driving, and bicycle safety initiatives. Additionally, delinquency prevention programs focus on reducing risky behaviors by fostering socio-emotional competence and self-regulation in youth.
Success in School and Life
CSCMC supports early learning and development programs that prepare children for kindergarten through developmental screenings, referrals, high-quality childcare, and early literacy initiatives. Youth development and academic support programs focus on healthy behaviors, life skills, and academic success, emphasizing grade-level reading by third grade and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education.
Connected Across Florida
The Children’s Services Council of Martin County is part of the Florida Alliance of Children’s Councils & Trusts (FACCT)—a statewide network working to advance public policies, best practices, and resources that support the well-being of Florida’s children, youth, and families through collaboration and innovation.
Inspire a Love of Reading
Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children from birth to age five receive free, high-quality books by mail each month. Available in Martin County through local support, this program helps foster early literacy and a lifelong love of reading from the very start.
Need Help Now?
When your family needs support, trusted local organizations are here to help. From emergency resources to one-on-one coaching, we connect you to services like 211, Whole Child Connection, Family-Centered Coaching, and SafeSpace—right when you need them most.
Building a Community of Readers
Martin Reads is a community-wide campaign led by the Children’s Services Council of Martin County to ensure every child reads on grade level by the end of third grade. Grounded in the Florida Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Martin Reads unites families, educators, and local organizations around the mission of promoting early literacy, supporting school readiness, and empowering lifelong learning.