Foster Care
Entertaining Angels
Hebrews 13:2 – Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. What do these words mean and how do they pertain to the mission of fostering and adopting children through our Florida Department of Children and Families? As a recruiter for Kids Central, the nonprofit organization charged with …
ReadTwo + Two + Two = Six!
Family: Joseph & Alexandria, Lake County, married for 5 years Joseph and Alexandria learned about children from foster care who are available for adoption from a family member who works in social services. Until that time, they were unaware of the number of children in their community who were in need of loving families to …
ReadFriday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights – Everyone has seen the movie that brings back memories of their adolescent years. This is a time when you’re 17 years old and all you’re thinking about is the high school football game or the school dance, pep rallies, or what college you want to apply too. These are the typical …
ReadLocal Lake County Family Recognized as an Angel in Adoption™
at National Event in Washington, D.C. Lake County, Florida – The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) honored David and Melanie Stimmell as Angels in Adoption™ at an awards ceremony on October 6 and gala on October 7 in Washington, D.C. The Stimmell family was honored for their dedication and service to the care of …
ReadNovember, National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month, and we’ve been busy here at Kids Central. What does this month mean for Kids Central and children it serves in Florida’s 5th Judicial Circuit? It means the staff work tirelessly to recruit new foster parents and potential adoptive parents to care for the children residing in foster homes in …
ReadDear Citrus County,
Published in the Citrus Chronicle on November 21, 2015. Imagine you’re four years old and your big brother is 10. All in one day, you’re taken from your mother after she’s arrested. Your whole world is shaken, but you take solace knowing your big brother is with you, only to find him being put in …
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