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Apr 01, 2024
Commentary: Celebrating two decades of changing lives
April 1, 2024 In the two decades since the Florida Legislature launched the community-based care model of child welfare, Florida has gone from among the worst to being recognized as one of the best foster care systems in the country. Under the leadership of Embrace Families Community Based Care, impact…
Mar 14, 2024
Lessons from personal experience: early intervention is key
March 13, 2024 | By Sara Meyer Sara Meyer knows exactly what children and families in the child welfare system go through — from personal experience. When she was 4 years old, she and her younger sister were left by themselves in a motel room all day and into the…
Feb 27, 2024
Continuing the legacy of generations
Feb. 27, 2024 February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the central role African Americans and the Black community have played in making society better throughout U.S. history. Throughout the month, we highlighted Embrace Families partners who are serving their community today in that same spirit. Here are…
Feb 13, 2024
Randy Pawlowski: One man, 25 boys, countless victories
Feb. 13, 2024 | By George Diaz   Randy Pawlowski had his foster care Epiphany in front of a television in 2006. Since then, he’s fostered 25 kids and adopted six, with one more adoption to go. It’s a commitment that pays it forward and lasts a lifetime.   On…
Jan 30, 2024
Elena and Paul: 22 kids and counting
Jan. 30, 2024 | By Tita Parham ORLANDO — It can be challenging raising one child. Imagine caring for 22. Elena Sciuto and Paul Mannix can and have. The couple began fostering in 2015, and since then, nearly two dozen children have been placed in their home. The two weren’t…
Jan 24, 2024
Benefits of mentoring go both ways
Most people have heard the adage, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Turns out that’s true. Numerous studies have shown that children and teens with positive adult relationships have better outcomes in a host of areas: educationally, emotionally, behaviorally, developmentally. Mentors are an important part of that adult…

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