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Kids Central Board Member Honored with the Florida Coalition for Children Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Mike Jordan, Kids Central Board member, was honored at the Florida Coalition for Children’s (FCC) annual conference. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless work for Florida’s children. Below is the nomination letter submitted for Dr. Jordan, as well as, the video of Kurt Kelly, former Kids Central Board member and FCC …

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Keeping Brothers and Sisters Together in Foster and Adoptive Homes

“My brothers and sisters – you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown”                                                                            Philippians 4:1 The longest relationships we shall have in our lives are with our siblings.  In most cases, we will be part of our brothers’ and sisters’ lives much longer than our parents, our spouses, or our children. …

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Faith in Action

By Pastor Chris Johnson Faith is a hope that is placed in something that cannot be seen or understood.  Hebrews 11:6 defines it this way: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”  It is confidence in the fact that there is someone who is greater than one’s …

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3 Reasons You Should Consider Becoming a Foster Parent

The month of May is National Foster Care Month. I love when the community recognizes the efforts and energy of families who are opening up their home and caring for young people who have been abused, abandoned, and neglected.

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The Miracle of Motherhood

By: Rosey Moreno-Jones As a mother whose children didn’t grow “under my heart, but in it”, I am always amazed and in awe by the miracle of birth.  What a wondrous God we have who knew that babies would need the bond and unconditional love that comes from being cradled in a womb, carried by …

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Make Water Safety a Top Priority!

Drowning is quick and silent; there is no warning. Below are some tips to help ensure your days at the pool or on the water are safe and fun. Make sure that everyone in the family learns to swim well. Enroll in swimming lessons. Never leave a young child unattended near water. Do not trust …

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