“Domestic Violence” and Florida’s Youth and Families
“Domestic Violence” and Florida’s Youth and Families By Robin Hassler Thompson Jackson had a bad day at school: he failed his geometry exam and his girlfriend broke up with him.…
Upcoming Events
SNAP Facilitator Training August 20-24, 2018 Tampa, FL Florida Network Executive Advisory Roundtable (EAR) Retreat September 19-21, 2018 Florida Keys Florida Network Board of Directors Retreat October…
SNAP Program Creator Featured Speaker at Florida Network Annual Meeting
Co-founder of the Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) program, Dr. Leena Augimeri, recently traveled from Toronto, Canada, to Amelia Island, Fla., to speak at the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services…
Florida Network Recognizes 14 Community Leaders and Service Agencies
Fourteen individuals and organizations were recognized on May 31 for outstanding contributions in the service of Florida’s children who are at risk of falling into the delinquency and child welfare…
National Nurses Day
May 6th is National Nurses Day! In celebration of National Nurses Day, we would like to spotlight Desiree Gimse from the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter! Desiree has been with the…
Musing – Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
The Florida Network Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony is one of my favorite events of the year. I love seeing so many of our Network family members in one room…
Musing – Advocacy = Love from Michelle Avaroma
In celebration of Valentine’s Day and in honor of our upcoming Florida Network Hill Day, I wanted to discuss something I love: advocacy and education. Each year our member agency…
Musing – Seeking Solace & Solutions from Tiffany Martin
After the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida communities were reeling with responses from friends and families of victims, educators, 2nd amendment enthusiasts, social service providers and the Legislature. The plethora of…
Love from Youth Advocate Programs
Every day the staff at our 29 member agencies go into work determined to make a difference in the lives of the youth and families they serve. The days are…
Give Troubled Youth a Chance
The following is a story we received from a previous shelter resident. There is an unfortunate stigma surrounding youth in shelters – one that assumes at-risk youth are all ungovernable and…