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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.  …
Feb 15, 2019
From Critical Care to Foster Care
Deborah Maka is not one to step away from a challenge. Twenty years ago she began her career as a pediatric pharmacist due to the unique challenges that dispensing medicine for children provides. Specializing in critical care, she thrives in an environment where every case is different and each child…
Feb 15, 2019
Let the Journey Begin, Because I'm Dreaming Again
The following is a guest blog written by Eveline Joachim, a youth formerly in foster care and graduate of Public Allies Central Florida I always knew I had a heart for helping others. Over the years, I've noticed my passion in service leadership and project development growing. Having a non-profit…
Feb 08, 2019
Team Member Spotlight: Miguelina Jorge
If you ask Miguelina (Miggy) Jorge to describe herself in a few words, she will immediately tell you: "I'm loud and I smile a lot". Everyone that has come across her path will tell you just how true this is. Miggy was born in the Dominican Republic, and came to…
Jan 30, 2019
Team Member Spotlight: Maria Solon
Maria Solon works as an Initiative Support Manager with Keys to Independence, a program that eliminates barriers and helps youth in foster care obtain their driver's license. For those of us that speak English fluently, learning how to drive and navigating the process at the DMV can be stressful enough.…

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