Experience the Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (please arrive by 9:45 a.m.) at The Children's Board of Hillsborough County.

COPE is an interactive, immersive simulation designed to deepen understanding of the realities faced by individuals and families living in poverty. Through hands-on role play, you'll experience the difficult decisions, barriers, and complex systems that many families navigate every day—providing valuable perspective on the challenges that impact the children and families we serve. This experience is especially valuable for child welfare professionals, educators, behavioral health providers, and others who support vulnerable children and families, offering an opportunity to strengthen empathy, enhance systems awareness, and foster meaningful conversations about serving families more effectively.

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 9:45 AM - 12 Noon
Location: The Children's Board of Hillsborough County
Address: 1002 E Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

Cost Of Poverty Experience Participants