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Feb 22, 2022
Investing in Florida’s Future
“What can we do today to solve the problems of tomorrow?”  Embrace Families' Chief Legal Officer, Gerry Glynn, attempts to answer that question in an op-ed featured in the Orlando Sentinel.  As the 2022 Florida Legislative Session enters its final weeks, Gerry discusses our regional and statewide child welfare legislative…
Jan 11, 2022
Honor this MLK Day of Service through Action
Each year on the third Monday in January, we mark the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., our nation’s most influential civil rights leader. By the time of his assassination in 1968, Dr. King had traveled more than six million miles and spoken over 2,500 times to advocate for racial…
Jan 07, 2022
DANCE DREAM & INSPIRE
We are back and better than ever! While our event may have pivoted to virtual for the pandemic in 2021, the important work of Embrace Families has remained the same. Please make plans to join us as we come together in-person on May 7, 2022 for a wonderful dance event,…
Dec 30, 2021
Breakthrough for Central Florida Kids
Each year, 1 in 6 children, ages 6 to 17, experience a mental health challenge.  And their families, struggling along with them, wonder where to turn for help. WFTV-TV recently told the story of Julien and his brave family, who were determined to get the help their child needed.  Breakthrough was…
Nov 22, 2021
As Seen on FOX 35 Orlando: Neighbors fill Thanksgiving baskets with food, assembled with love
Hundreds of community supporters will make this week a little bit sweeter for our families – preparing and delivering Thanksgiving meal baskets to families served by our Pathways to Home child and family homelessness program.  We are beyond thankful for the generosity of our friends and neighbors. Read more
Nov 05, 2021
Orlando Sentinel: For foster youth, the road to independence is steep
Foster Youth Voice Day This week we celebrated Foster Youth Voice Day in Florida, a chance to empower youth in the child welfare system to help drive understanding of their lived experience, and to take an active role in decision-making within the child welfare system. One voice we heard was…

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