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Oct 14, 2021
Fostering Teens
] First time parents Bethany and Bud Vander Kaay jumped into fostering with two feet, opening their home to teen siblings.  What they discovered was a rich and rewarding journey, and a large community of support through our Teen Embrace program.   If you've ever considered fostering teens, theirs is a…
Aug 19, 2021
Embrace Families' Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament
Hello Friends...It’s that time of year again! Embrace Families' Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament  Presented by Titan Electric Southeast Friday, October 22, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hawks Landing @ Orlando Marriott World Center . We hope to see you on the green! Join us for an incredible day of golf to raise…
Aug 04, 2021
CareerBuilder changes lives for teens in foster care
View Video:  WFTV report explores how CareerBuilder is changing lives for teens in foster care Embrace Families' CareerBuilder summer apprenticeship program is designed to introduce working age young adults in the foster care system to a variety of career options, and to open doors to help them achieve those goals.…
Jul 09, 2021
Walk, Run or Stroll - for the "soles" of our kids
Lace up your running shoes and join the race to provide back-to-school shoes for kids! Join our partners at Karma Roofing as they host the first ever “Karma Cook Out 5K”, which will raise dollars to support Embrace Families' Back to School Shoe Drive. Net proceeds from this event will…
Jun 04, 2021
Want to learn more about how you can support the teens in your life?
Embrace Families is offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training course for members of our Central Florida community. (Click here to read Sentinel Op-Ed by Rebecca Leininger, VP, Embrace Families Solutions) YMHFA teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance…
May 18, 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month
   May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a perfect time to spotlight a new program aimed at helping families who have children experiencing significant mental health challenges. With more than 50% of lifetime mental health issues presenting before the age of 14, linking families to timely and appropriate…

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