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Aug 25, 2023
Trending up: more older teens entering care
Aug. 25, 2023 Data shows fewer children overall are entering foster care, but there's been an increase in teens ages 15, 16 and 18 needing that option. Embrace Families Interim President and CEO Mike Bryant spoke to  WFTV Channel 9's Sabrina Maggiore about the causes behind the trend and the…
Aug 22, 2023
Nemours helps parents address pros and cons of social media use among teens
Aug. 22, 2003 Nearly 40% of tweens, ages 8 to 12, use social media, and of those, 20% use it every day. Nearly all teens use social media daily, and at least one-third use sites like YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat almost constantly. For many parents and family members who care…
Aug 08, 2023
Florida's dads must remain active in their children's lives
Aug. 8, 2003 Today, more than 18 million kids in America are growing up without a dad who's actively engaged in their lives. But as a father himself, Damien Keen understands the crucial role fathers play. Keen is the new Fatherhood Engagement Specialist with Strong Foundations at Embrace Families, and…
Aug 04, 2023
How to raise children who feel loved and connected
Aug. 4, 2003 Parenting is different for everyone and often challenging. Despite all a parent does -- making their child feel heard, loved and cared for -- it's common for parents and children to become disconnected. Several steps can restore harmony in the relationship, says Dr. Lauren Josephs, a social/behavioral…
Jun 27, 2023
2023 Back to School Drive
For a child experiencing foster care, normalcy can look as simple as a new backpack or lunch box; and healing can be seen in the positive impact on that child's self-confidence as they start the school year feeling that they belong. Starting immediately, Embrace Families is accepting donations to help offset some of the financial stresses…
May 12, 2023
Diversity Champions
We are oh-so-proud of our Public Allies Central Florida team, who were honored by the Orlando Business Journal  as a champion for diversity in business. So well deserved! Public Allies is a social justice organization committed to changing the face and practice of leadership by recruiting and training talented and diverse emerging leaders…

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