Category: Children & Families

Nonprofit Embrace Families’ decision to end its contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has left other local child welfare agencies questioning the future of foster care in Central Florida. After facing financial restraints, Embrace Families, a nonprofit organization, has chosen not to renew its contract with the Florida DCF to manage…

Disrupted Lives: Embrace Families’ Contract Termination Throws Foster Care System into Chaos Embrace Families, one of the largest private providers of foster care services in Florida, has recently announced the termination of its contract with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), leaving foster care agencies across the state in a state of uncertainty. This…

Professional Athlete Chase Shares His Journey and Motivates Young Minds In a heartwarming gesture of support and encouragement, professional athlete Chase recently visited a local school, spending a day inspiring and empowering students. The visit was not only an opportunity for the students to meet their sports idol but also a chance for Chase to…

Spreading Holiday Cheer: Annual Breakfast with Santa Delights Deschutes County Foster Children Amidst the twinkling lights and the cheerful melodies of holiday songs, the Annual Breakfast with Santa event in Deschutes County is a heartwarming tradition that brings joy to the lives of foster children. This magical gathering, organized by the local non-profit organization, Foster…