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Oct 15, 2019
How photography brought a Central Florida family together
Ten years ago, the director of Heart Gallery of Central Florida, met a young girl who was under the state's care. Misty Miotto is also a photographer for the nonprofit organization, which photographs children who are available for adoption, and she had taken pictures of the then-14-year- old girl. Miotto…
Sep 17, 2019
Foster Facts LIVE: Fostering as a Relative Caregiver
Imagine getting a call in the middle of the night. What you hear quickly startles you wide awake. You learn that your grandchild has been removed from his home because he is no longer able to safely live with his mother. Kyle’s mother is your daughter. The voice on the…
Sep 15, 2019
FALL into Love with a Foster Child
Autumn is the season for love and friendship. It is the season where we get to huddle up under a blanket by a bonfire with our loved ones, listening to the crackle of marshmallows roasting while we make s’mores. It is the season where we tailgate and cheer on our…
Sep 12, 2019
Children's Mental Health - A Case for Support
One of the most terrifying situations for parents is the loss of a child. This fear fuels custody battles between exes in court and finds parents struggling financially doing everything in their power to keep their children out of the foster care system. Sometimes that deep love for a child…
Sep 10, 2019
Meet Our Cars for Kids 2019 Winners!
Two local teens transitioning out of foster care now have stable transportation, thanks to a partnership between Embrace Families and Reed Automotive Group. Now in its fifth year, the Cars for Kids program has donated 10 cars to 10 deserving young adults. The most recent recipients – Ashley Roberts, 20,…
Aug 29, 2019
Preparing for Hurricane Dorian
Stay Safe! As Central Florida prepares for possible hurricane activity, the safety of the children and families in our care, along with our team members and provider partners, is our foremost priority. Click here for a copy of our 2019 Disaster Preparedness Recovery Plan. In preparation for the storm, we…

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Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament
10/25/2019 | Registration: 7:30am – Shotgun Start: 8:30am
Timacuan Golf & Country Club
550 Timacuan Boulevard
Lake Mary , Florida 32746

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