2015 was a year for the books! At our 2016 Florida Network Annual Meeting on May 25-27 in Orlando, we shared with our attendees this look back on the 2015 year and reflected upon the many accomplishments and progress we made statewide toward improving the lives of Florida’s youth and families. Our “Year in Review”…
Last week, the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services spent three days reflecting upon a year of work, accomplishment and progress. Held in Orlando, this year’s annual meeting was a celebration of the Network and its member agencies, shelters and stakeholders. We were honored to invite back familiar faces and host guests such as…
Congratulations to Florida Network of Youth and Family Services President and CEO Stacy Gromatski for receiving Tallahassee Woman Magazine’s 2016 Women Who Mean Business “Torchbearer” Award! Stacy’s dedication to the Florida Network and the children and families we serve is truly inspiring. We are proud to be represented by such a hard working and influential…
The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services’ Annual Meeting commences May 25 – 27 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando. During this three-day conference all member agencies, executives partners, and board members are invited to network with colleagues, celebrate accomplishments and learn from the works of others to continue improving the lives…
Everyone experiences emotional ups and downs from life’s daily challenges. Mental health conditions, however, go beyond these reactions and become something long lasting and almost uncontrollable. With proper treatment and understanding, individuals can realize their full potential, cope with the stresses of life, work productively and make meaningful contributions to society. Understanding mental health is…
The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services has implemented the Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) Behavioral Program in four cities statewide, including CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services in Gainesville, Youth Crisis Center in Jacksonville, Capital City Youth Services in Tallahassee and Orange County Youth and Family Services in Orlando. With the assistance of…
To the more than 80 Florida Network social workers (and the more than 600,000 in the U.S.), Each day social workers, along with youth care workers, help youth and families overcome life’s challenges so they can live more fulfilling lives. You are a key component of the compassionate team of professionals who look to strengthen…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… But for some families in Florida, this time of the year is not as merry as the holiday songs portray. For some, the holidays are filled with increased stress and frustrations as families struggle with stress due to financial pressures and increased obligations. With school out and…
Leon County schools reported 797 homeless students during the last school year, so Capital City Youth Services (CCYS) launched an annual event to bring awareness and funding to support these vulnerable youth. More than 35 community leaders and individuals were recruited to give up the comforts of home for one night to sleep outside on…
28 years after the first “Day of Unity,” domestic violence survivors and those working to end violence continue to come together each October to celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence is an epidemic that spreads violence throughout our communities and harms families across the nation. Any individual is subject to entering an abusive relationship,…