Family Partnerships of Central Florida

If you think you might be ready to embark on a role that will change your life and foster a whole lot of love, attend one of our upcoming foster parent Q&A sessions. We’ll share information about the process, the children who need foster parents, what is expected of foster homes, and a lot more. Orange, Osceola and Seminole County families, please join us April 17 and May 1. Brevard families, we’ll see you April 15. All sessions are at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Call these team members for more information and to register: Christina – 321.544.4069, Jennifer – 407.620.5190, Alissa – 407.718.5577.  See you soon! #foster #fosteringsaveslives #familypartnershipsofcfl #ittakesavillage #communitysupport #fosterlove

We wore blue today. Did you? It’s Wear Blue Day and the official start of #MANicureMovement®, our annual campaign to end child abuse. You still have time to help us kick off the campaign. Wear blue when you’re out and about tonight AND paint one fingernail blue. For more ways to get involved and help end abuse, visit: https://lnkd.in/gaS-cBZA #JoinTheMovement #aprilchildabuseawareness #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth

Don’t forget to wear blue to work or school tomorrow and paint one fingernail blue. It’s Wear Blue Day and the kickoff for this year’s month-long #MANicureMovement®, a grassroots campaign to end child abuse. ONE fingernail painted blue starts ONE conversation that moves us ONE step closer to polishing off child abuse. Post your pics to help spread the word! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gaS-cBZA #JoinTheMovement #aprilchildabuseawareness #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth

It's time to paint one fingernail blue! Members of the Orange County Children’s Cabinet did at their recent meeting. It was our first #MANicureMovement® event. Join us all this month. Paint ONE fingernail blue to start ONE conversation that moves us ONE step closer to polishing off child abuse. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gaS-cBZA #JoinTheMovement #aprilchildabuseawareness #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth

Paint one fingernail blue during the month of April. Why? It’s MANicure Movement® time. Paint ONE fingernail blue to start ONE conversation that moves us ONE step closer to polishing off child abuse. The Movement kicks off April 4 with Wear Blue Day and runs throughout the month as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Paint one fingernail blue and wear blue to work that day. Take pictures of you and your coworkers, then post them on your social media channels. Tag us, too. You’ll be part of a movement taking place across Central Florida to create awareness and actions that can end child abuse. Learn what else you can do at: https://lnkd.in/gaS-cBZA  #JoinTheMovement #MANicureMovement #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth #aprilchildabuseawareness #familypartnershipsofcentralflorida

If you've been thinking about becoming a foster parent but aren't sure you've got what it takes for such a life-changing role, we invite you to attend one of our upcoming virtual Q&A sessions in April. We’ll share information about the foster care process, the characteristics of the children in need of foster parents, the types of foster homes needed in the community, what is expected of foster homes, and an overview of how to become a foster parent. All sessions are held at 6 p.m. To participate, please register using the URLs provided. For interested families in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, April 3 (https://lnkd.in/egfSZntc) and April 17 (https://lnkd.in/eVb7Ntn3). For interested families in Brevard County, April 15 (https://lnkd.in/e897uq4q) and April 29 (https://lnkd.in/eis3Bx5U). Once you register, you’ll receive an email containing information about joining the meeting via Zoom. If you have any questions, please email Alissa.Roman@FPOCF.org. We look forward to seeing you in April! #foster #fosteringsaveslives #familypartnershipsofcfl #ittakesavillage #communitysupport

The countdown to Fore Our Kids has begun! We are 29 days away from an exciting day of golf, prizes and community spirit at our annual golf tournament, April 18 at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Lake Nona. A great big shout out goes to our sponsors to date: i-Tech Support, RSM, Community Credit Union, Central Florida Public Affairs, Eckerd Connects and First Horizon. Proceeds will support our mission to protect children, strengthen families and change lives. Visit https://lnkd.in/geUpRZ8N to register a foursome or become a partner sponsor today. #foster #fosteringsaveslives #familypartnershipsofcfl #ForeOurKids

John Watson experienced foster care for nearly five years and says it was mostly positive. He had only three placements, while some of his peers experienced more than 30. During those years, he became a founding member and later senior advisor of the Brevard Youth Leadership Council, working with other youth and professionals to lobby members of the Florida Legislature. He also coordinated foster home recruitment efforts and worked to find independent housing options for youth aging out. Now, the 24-year-old UCF graduate is using his bachelor’s degree in political science as a legislative analyst with the Florida Department of Children and Families. He’s just one of many young people who not only thrived in our system of care but is devoting his professional life to helping other youth thrive. He’s excited to share his story at our Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament April 18, and we’re excited to hear it. Join us! Register online at https://lnkd.in/geUpRZ8N. #foster #fosteringsaveslives #familypartnershipsofcfl #ForeOurKids

Rayla James describes herself as a thriving, 24-year-old foster care alumna. She spent four years in care, moving between group and foster homes, searching for stability, and ultimately aging out at 18. Rayla went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from UCF and now works as the young adult coordinator for the Florida Guardian ad Litem office. She’s using her lived experience to elevate the voice of youth and promote positive changes in the child welfare system. And she’s excited to share her story at our Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament April 18. We’re excited to hear it. Join us! Register online at https://lnkd.in/geUpRZ8N. #foster #fosteringsaveslives #familypartnershipsofcfl #ForeOurKids

Our Youth Services team was in the house today doing what they do best — making sure our older youth experiencing foster care thrive and successfully transition to adulthood. WFTV Channel 9 was also there, capturing what that team and others do for a series of Forever Family segments that will air on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Stay tuned! #foster #fosteringsaveslives #familypartnershipsofcfl #communitysupport