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Mar 20, 2019
Team Member Spotlight: Kyraneshia Coleman
When Kyraneshia Coleman chose to major in psychology at Florida A&M University, she never imagined her journey would bring her to the remarkable world that is Central Florida’s child welfare system. This Alabama native and beach lover now has 10 year under belt and doesn’t imagine leaving the sector anytime…
Mar 15, 2019
MANicure Movement Kickoff Reception
Want to attend the most happening happy hour of the year, all benefiting a fabulous cause? You’ve come to the right place! Join Tim Majors, Jorge Estevez (our fabulous MC from WFTV Chanel 9) and other bold men (and women) from throughout Central Florida in the fight to polish off…
Mar 10, 2019
Team Member Spotlight: Meinrad John
Meinrad John, born in St. Lucia and raised in the Virgin Island, is the Housing Manager for Embrace Families. The goal of his position is to obtain housing options for young adults in the various post 18 programs such as; Extended Foster Care, Postsecondary Education Support and Services and Aftercare…
Mar 01, 2019
Ferocity and Wisdom Beyond All Measure
Do good. These two little words, so simple in nature, have deeply rooted themselves into the hearts of 29-year-olds Nathan and Christina Wilson from a young age. Whether it was volunteering at an animal shelter or participating in their church’s youth group, they’ve always felt a strong commitment to doing…
Feb 28, 2019
A Day in the Life of a Foster Parent
Normally, a call for a placement happens in the late evening, and the newly arriving child might make it to your house around eleven o'clock at night (or possibly into the very early hours of the morning). In the meantime, you begin prepping for their arrival. Clothes come out of…
Feb 20, 2019
Mentor Stories: Christie and Phrankie
Having an adult that a youth can rely upon for support and guidance is imperative to their success – especially so for youth in foster care. We have asked our mentors to share some of their thoughts and experiences serving as a mentor for a child in foster care.  …

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Featured events

MANicure Movement Kickoff Reception
03/04/2019 | 6:00-8:00
Majors Motors
2000 North Orange Avenue
Orlando , Florida 32804
MANicure Movement Seminole Kickoff Event
05/04/2019 | 10:00am-11:00am
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford , FL 32773
As we kickoff National Child Abuse Prevention Month, join the bold men (and women) throughout Seminole County who will paint their pointer fingers blue, representing the 1 in 5 children who experience abuse before the age of 18. This event will include speakers, light bites, MANicure stations to get your…
MANicure Movement Osceola Kickoff Event
10/04/2019 | 9:30am - 11:30am
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
2601 E Irlo Bronson Memorial HWY
Kissimmee , Florida 34744
As we kickoff National Child Abuse Prevention Month, join the bold men (and women) throughout Osceola County who will paint their pointer fingers blue, representing the 1 in 5 children who experience abuse before the age of 18. This event will include speakers, light bites, MANicure stations to get your…

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