Recent News & Stories of Impact

What’s New with Kids’ Minds Matter

Educating, informing, and updating the community is a big part of our advocacy work. Children’s mental and behavioral healthcare is a complex topic that deserves a robust platform. Through the following resources we share kids’ stories, raise awareness about areas of need, and present ways to take action and become an advocate.

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Announcing Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients 

Due to a nationwide shortage of pediatric behavioral health care providers, the competition for high-caliber recruits is intense. And as Southwest Florida population continues to [...]

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Daniel Gains Confidence Through the Right Care

For children who experience trauma at an early age, the impact can reach far beyond a single moment. It can affect how they learn, how they [...]

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Introducing New Specialized Treatment for Disordered Eating

As the pediatric behavioral health landscape continues to evolve in Southwest Florida, Kids’ Minds Matter has identified a need for more specialized services to address [...]

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Kaylea’s Story

Looking at Kaylea, a beautiful 17-year-old girl with a bright future ahead of her, you would never guess all the challenges she’s had to overcome. [...]

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Rayne’s Story

Now a thriving senior at Florida Gulf Coast University with an exciting vision for her future, Rayne shines with an inner strength and resilience that [...]

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Kids’ Minds Matter receives $150,000 grant from Clark Family Foundation, Inc. 

Clark Family Foundation, Inc. (Clark Family Foundation) has awarded Kids’ Minds Matter a $150,000 grant to support and expand pediatric mental and behavioral health programs within [...]

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Kids’ Minds Matter Raises More than $2.4 Million at Signature Gala

10 Year Celebration benefited expanded access and specialized pediatric mental and behavioral health care in Southwest Florida More than 260 community leaders, advocates and families gathered March 11 at Arthrex [...]

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Amelia’s Journey Through Change & Growth 

For children with complex developmental and behavioral needs, stability and routine can make all the difference. However, life is full of change – big and [...]

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Kids’ Minds Matter marks 10 years of impact on Southwest Florida youth and families

Program shines a light on pediatric mental health  By Anne Frazier  A young girl whose family is experiencing socio-economic challenges. A middle school boy with autism who lost both of his parents as a toddler. A high school student who [...]

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“Stephanie” Finds Stability, Support & a Path Forward

When a child struggles with complex mental health needs, families can quickly feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. For “Stephanie”, a pre-teen experiencing self-harm, repeated Baker Act admissions, [...]

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