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No sweeter way for sleeping babies than this.

Valentines Day 2012 has been especially sweet for local families who want to be sure their babies sleep safe and secure.

29 Days of Amazing African American Children

In celebration of Black History month, Florida is presenting 29 Days of Amazing African American Children: Explore Adoption! This initiative is featuring an African American child, teenager or sibling group available for adoption every day in February. CFC’s adoption provider, Children’s Home Society of Florida (South Coastal Division), submitted five videos on our own  amazing local foster children…check out the website (link below) to see who’s being featured now. 

These amazing African American children and teenagers are featured on the Explore Adoption website with a combination of videos, photos, and biographies highlighting these wonderful children. In addition, the Explore Adoption website highlights African American adoptive parents in the "Family Stories" photo album who became adoptive parents to one or more foster children this past year. So, please join us as we recognize an amazing African American child, teenager, or sibling group who is dreaming of joining their forever family.

http://adoptflorida.org/blackhistorymonth.shtml

 

Children's Week 2012 Proclamation

Child and Family Connections launched Children's Week - a statewide acknowledgment of children and families--as one of the agencies recognized for its child welfare work.

Marino Family at the Fair

Thanks to the South Florida Fair for allowing our FABULOUS foster and AWESOME adoptive parents & their children to come to the fair free of charge PLUS the donation of free wrist bands for unlimited rides for our young ones! This is a profile of the Marino family of Loxahatchee who enjoyed a great day at the fair.

Johnson Family at the Fair

Thanks to the South Florida Fair for allowing our FABULOUS foster and AWESOME adoptive parents & their children to come to the fair free of charge PLUS the donation of free wrist bands for unlimited rides for our young ones! This is a profile of the Johnsons of Riviera Beach who enjoyed a great day at the fair.

Festive “friendraisers” help brighten holidays for foster youth

West Palm Beach, Fla. – Close to 700 Palm Beach County foster children and teens rang in 2012 with fond memories of receiving holiday toys and gift cards, thanks to three pre-season events held by Child and Family Connections, Inc. (CFC). Many attendees donated gift cards for teens, along with toys and direct contributions, to help CFC buy items for the children. During the mixers people also had the opportunity to learn more about CFC and its goal of promoting safety, permanency and stability for at-risk children and their families in Palm Beach County.

The events included “Networking for Children” through IPRE Charities/David Chirico at Russell’s Blue Water Grill in Palm Beach Gardens; “Foster a Teen’s Holiday Wish” at Studio E Gallery in PGA Commons and a holiday mixer at Pistache French Bistro in West Palm Beach hosted by the Angel Forum of Florida. Dozens of CFC supporters attended these events, all of which included fabulous food and prize give-aways.

CFC thanks the following organizations and individuals for sponsoring and contributing to our event, donating toys and gift cards, supplying us with festive fare and overall helping make the season a brighter one for the children in our care:

Mrs. Robin Abedon; Mr. Thomas B. Andres; Angel Forum of Florida; The Residents and Staff at Arbor Oaks at Greenacres; Ms. Yvonne Belmont and Prosecco Café; Mr. Russell Beverstein and Blue Water Grill; Celebration Cruise Line and Ms. Allinson De La Flor; The Community Alliance and Ms. Pamela Dunston; The Palm Beach Gardens Marriott and Ms. Juliana Corder; Mr. Chris Curtin; Miss Gabrielle DelBene; Mr. Phil DiComo; Mr. & Mrs. Steven Figiel; Captain Carol Gregg; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Griffith/Studio E Gallery; Ms. Ruth Guerra of Bamboo Clothiers; Ms. Vikki Lauren Ho-Shing of Sunshine Health; Ms. C. Rosie Hylton and Improv Comedy Clubs; Mr. David Chirico and IPRE Charities (Illustrated Properties); Mr. & Mrs. David Knight; Mr. Ferris H. Lander; Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Levine; Macy’s Fig’s Restaurant and Ms. Caroline Mantel; Ms. Jennifer Martin; Mr. Tom Mastromarino; Ms. Shelley Numa; Ms. Kathleen O’Sullivan-Petcoff; Mr. Larry Pesin and Cyclo Industries; Mr. Nick Pironne and Vic & Angelo’s PGA; The Reverend Astley Rhoden of Liberty Movement Ministry; The River House Restaurant; Ms. Lindy Rome with It Works; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Salnick; Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sandrini; Ms. Jacqueline Schuller of Top Drawer; Mr. Mike Siegel and Pistache French Bistro; Mr. John Spoto and Water Bar; Ms. Ellen Daly and Spoto’s Oyster Bar; Ms. Angela Vagell; Ms. Kathryn Weller; Mr. & Mrs. Elijah Wilde and W2 Enterprises, and Mr. Charlie Wolowitz of Cashflow Direct .

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