Swim Babies Swim Florida Survival Swimming

07/10/2026

There seems to be some confusion among people in the aquatics industry & the general public, regarding Nationally Approved Swim Training Programs, mine in particular. This is a partial list from the Florida DOH website. The list of all accredited & approved swim programs are listed on the site for your reference. These are not necessarily programs or vendors that accept or are approved for swim vouchers.

07/05/2026

Another tragic drowning, this time very close to home. Please people give your children that extra layer of protection that they can take with them... survival swimming skills. There aren't always gates, fences around bodies of water. This is just so heartbreaking. My prayers go out to the parents.

A 4-year-old girl drowned in a lake in a Plantation neighborhood on Sunday morning, according to police.

05/23/2026

It's a sad reality! Please parents teach you babies & young children how to swim! It's not an extra curricular activity ... it's a life skill that could one day save their life. 😢

Florida has now lost 105 children to drowning so far this year — a devastating, record-breaking number.
Last year’s total was also 105, and we have reached that number with nearly two months still remaining in the year. These are not statistics. These are children, families, and futures that should still be with us!

Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4, and it is both silent and preventable.

The Live Like Jake Foundation remains committed to providing survival swim scholarships, education, and resources to help reduce these tragedies. We urge all families to practice layers of protection, remain vigilant around all water, and prioritize self-rescue swim lessons for young children.

We must continue raising awareness and working together toward a future where no family endures the heartbreak of losing a child to drowning.