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DCF, Community Partners Announce New Initiative to Recruit, Support Foster Parents

June 21, 2012 News Advisories No Comments

Effort will also focus on extracurricular activities and educational success of children in foster care

WHO: Hundreds of Foster Parents, Children in Foster Care, Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins, Florida State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association, Representatives from Community-Based Care Agencies, Guardian ad Litem Director Alan Abramowitz

WHAT: A new foster care initiative will be announced at the kickoff of the annual Florida State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association Conference.

This initiative will be focused on five key points:
· Awareness Campaign– Fostering changes lives and helps children become successful adults
· A Family for Every Child— Recruitment and retention of foster parents
· Quality Parenting Initiative – Training and support for foster parents
· Letting Kids in Foster Care be Kids– Extracurricular activities, social media, time with friends
· Promising Futures – Attending school, graduating and pursuing further education

WHEN: June 22, 12:30-1 p.m.

WHERE: Florida State Foster/Adoptive Parent Association Conference
Hilton Daytona Beach, North Tower Coquina lobby third floor
100 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach

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CONTACT: Erin Gillespie, DCF Press Secretary, (850) 459-2063

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