Category: Children & Families

Renewed commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering inclusivity for children with disabilities The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) have jointly announced the release of an updated policy statement aimed at supporting the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs. This new policy…

The decision by Embrace Families to terminate its contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has left local child welfare agencies questioning the future of foster care in Central Florida. Embrace Families, the leading nonprofit child welfare agency in Central Florida, recently announced that it will no longer be managing foster care…

Local child welfare agencies face uncertainty as Embrace Families terminates contract with Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) due to financial constraints. Winter Park, Florida – The decision by nonprofit organization Embrace Families to terminate its contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has left other local child welfare agencies questioning…

Uncertain Future: Embrace Families’ Contract Termination Leaves Foster Care Agencies in Central Florida Hanging Embrace Families, the largest nonprofit organization providing foster care services in Central Florida, has recently announced its decision to end its contract with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the foster care community,…

Nonprofit Embrace Families’ decision to terminate their contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has left other local child welfare agencies uncertain about the future. The recent announcement by Embrace Families, the lead child welfare agency in Central Florida, that they will no longer be renewing their contract with the Florida Department…

Local child welfare agencies are grappling with uncertainty after Embrace Families, the lead child welfare agency in Central Florida, decided not to renew its contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) due to financial constraints. The decision by Embrace Families to sever ties with the Florida DCF has sent shockwaves through the…

The decision by Embrace Families to terminate its contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has left local child welfare agencies uncertain about the future of foster care in Central Florida. The nonprofit organization Embrace Families recently made headlines by ending its contract with the Florida DCF, citing financial constraints as the…

Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend team up to host a special event for local foster families In a heartwarming display of community support, Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend are joining forces to bring holiday cheer to Deschutes County foster children and their families. The 30th Annual Breakfast with Santa, a beloved…

Pine Tavern and Assistance League of Bend join forces to bring joy to foster families In a heartwarming display of community support, Deschutes County foster children and their foster families will be treated to a special event this holiday season. Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend are hosting the 30th Annual Breakfast with Santa…

Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend collaborate to host a special event for foster families In a heartwarming gesture, Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend are joining forces to bring holiday cheer to Deschutes County foster children and their families. After a three-year hiatus, the 30th Annual Breakfast with Santa is set to…