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Nov 18, 2022

Please join us and make the holidays magical for many of Central Florida's most vulnerable youth, including those in foster care. The holiday season is fast approaching and, again this year, we need your help to spread holiday cheer! For many of the children, young adults and families served by…

Nov 07, 2022

Tracking Hurricane Nicole

UPDATED 11.10.2022 Until further notice, as we work to assess damage and safety, Embrace Families buildings will remain closed to staff and visitors for all but essential business. During this time, our team members will continue to work remotely to fulfill priority and time-sensitive obligations. Thank you for your understanding and we hope…

Nov 07, 2022

Child-protection caseworkers change lives, one case at a time

In October, we celebrated the many contributions of case managers who dedicate their careers to helping kids and families. Carina Espinal is one of those many case workers who are devoted to the task of family and child protection. As a social worker in the child welfare system, she involves…

Oct 31, 2022

CELEBRATING OUR CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY

On Friday, October 28th, on the big screen in Center Court at the Magic’s O-RENA, Embrace Families COO, Mike Bryant, was recognized by the Orlando Magic and Florida Blue as a Diversity Game Changer. Mike was honored for his many years of dedication to building a stronger community by addressing the issues…

Oct 17, 2022

FORE OUR KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

We hope you've been working on your swing, while we've been working on making our Annual Fore Our Kids Golf Tournament the best one yet! We can't wait to see you all on a sold out course in just a few days. Learn More: foreourkids.com

Sep 27, 2022

Aftermath of Hurricane Ian

UPDATE 10/2/2022: Access to Embrace Families buildings in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties will remain closed through at least Monday, October 3rd. Our staff will resume normal work operations on Monday, working from their remote locations. We will provide further updates on plans to reopen our buildings in coming…

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8 Apr

Fostering for just one season of your life makes a lifelong difference for a child, family, and society.

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7 Apr

We are one month away from the return of our signature event, Dance Dream and Inspire. If you haven't purchased your tickets, you can sign up here: https://p2p.onecause.com/embracefamiliesdancing

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4 Apr

This Wednesday kicks off the first of our 4-part FREE educational webinar series. Participants can receive child welfare professional CEU credit from the Florida Certification Board or training hours towards foster parent re-licensure. https://p2p.onecause.com/manicuremovement/events