Musing – Evidence-Based People by John Robertson
As the fight for public dollars intensifies, and the ideological divide fractures further, the only way to function effectively in the human services field is to support and defend preferred…
Success Stories from Lutheran Services Florida NW
*Note: Names and locations have been changed or removed for confidentiality purposes. Nick was referred by the Juvenile Diversion Alternative Program (JDAP) for ungovernable behavior, truancy, help with DJJ sanctions,…
Anchorage Officially Re-Opened Post Hurricane Michael
We are beyond ecstatic over the reopening of Anchorage Children’s Home! On March 8, 2019, just four months after Hurricane Michael, Anchorage has officially reopened their doors as a fully…
Upcoming Events
Fall Executive Advisory RoundTable (EAR) Retreat September 18–20, 2019 Clearwater, FL Fall Board of Directors’ Retreat October 7–9, 2019 Destin, FL
Musing: A Long Day in God’s Country
October 10, 2018– 1:42 p.m.: Hurricane Michael makes landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday afternoon, just northwest of Mexico Beach, FL, coming ashore not far from Panama City as…
“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…