Greetings Networkers, and Happy Holidays! As we approach the end of the year, I hope each of you finds the time you need to be with your loved ones, reflect on another challenging year, and celebrate all you have done to protect this incredible mission we all share. Our Network team hit the road hard…
With the addition of the SNAP program to the Florida Network membership, we opened our family to new organizations that bring their own expertise to the collective Network capacity. Renée Layman, President and CEO of the Center for Child Counseling may be a new face to many of you, but she and her team have…
Happy Anniversary Everyone! This thing we do didn’t happen overnight you know. Just like the fingerprint of the Magna Carta will forever be on our Constitution, the 1984 Report from the Statewide Task Force on Runaway and Troubled Youth predates the CINS/FINS Statute 984. If you take the time to read the report, embedded here,…
With the lighthouse overlooking the inlet, Jupiter Beach was the perfect location to convene the Stop Now and Plan Lead Facilitator training after so many long months without being together in person. The teams represented from all over the state never let the disruption of a global pandemic distract them from their duty to guide…
Hello Networkers, and Happy Pride! My name is Reef and I use they/them pronouns. As the new intern at the Florida Network, and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I felt inspired to create a blog post that could have a lasting impact on your understanding of the history of this time, of the…
Hurricane season begins Monday, June 1, and continues through Thanksgiving weekend. We know from experience (so much experience!) that it is not if, but when, the next hurricane will threaten our communities, and potentially disrupt services. Thanks to our Universal Agreement every Florida Network agency has a safe option waiting for them should they need…
Despite the risks and grave threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Network’s youth shelters and programs remain open as an option for kids who have nowhere else to go. This other frontline of shelter workers make countless sacrifices in order to make sure Florida’s youth have somewhere to stay. After months of working tirelessly…
Of the 2,000 names listed on the Florida Network’s Wall of Gratitude, each person plays an essential role in helping families during their darkest times. In this series, “Stories Under the Roof”, we will introduce you to some of these remarkable professionals and the stories that motivate them to show up and make a positive…
Of the 2,000 names listed on the Florida Network’s Wall of Gratitude, each person plays an essential role in helping families during their darkest times. In this series, “Stories Under the Roof”, we will introduce you to some of these remarkable professionals and the stories that motivate them to show up and make a positive…
Of the 2,000 names listed on the Florida Network’s Wall of Gratitude, each person plays an essential role in helping families during their darkest times. In this series, “Stories Under the Roof”, we will introduce you to some of these remarkable professionals and the stories that motivate them to show up and make a positive difference…