foster kids

Florida’s foster kid population is growing at an alarming rate. That’s part of what will be discussed during an upcoming webinar.Over the past couple of…

Florida’s child welfare agency is partnering with other groups to hold its first ever “Back to School Supply Drive” for foster care kids. Now through…

A number of child welfare bills are continuing to move in the Florida Legislature.Many of the bills deal with trying to expedite the process for kids…

Florida’s Guardian ad Litem program may have thousands of volunteers, but agency officials say they need more male role models, who can advocate on behalf…

Florida’s Guardian ad Litem Program has received a $40,000 grant to help older youth aging out of foster care better transition into adulthood.The grant…

Governor Rick Scott has signed the “Keys To Independence” Act into law again. Years ago, he signed the measure into law creating the pilot program. Now,…

A celebration for local foster families took place in Tallahassee on Saturday (4/29). It was also part of an ongoing effort to recruit more foster…

Two bills to help the state’s foster kids are now heading to the Governor’s desk. One of Sen. Aaron Bean’s (R-Fernandina Beach) bills gives a free annual…

The Florida Senate has unanimously passed a bill making it easier for foster care kids to obtain a driver’s license as well as car insurance. For Anna…

The head of Florida’s child welfare system says it will most likely be about a month before he will have a preliminary report ready for state lawmakers…