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Central Florida Sees Greater Need for Foster Families During the Pandemic
Brevard County, FL - Another troubling result of the pandemic is its impact on families. Experts say more children are ending up in temporary homes. [...]
Joanne and Eckart Schneider Have Been Fostering Since 1985
The Schneiders Joanne and Eckart Schneider have been fostering children since 1985. The first medical foster parents in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the Schneiders relocated to [...]
Bonnie and Ray Ferguson Have Fostered Over 30 Kids in 17 Years
The Fergusons Bonnie and Ray Ferguson became foster parents in 2004 and have fostered over 30 kids in the past 17 years. When asked why [...]
Mental health in Black community a silent, growing problem
Christine Williams-Kelly Special to FLORIDA TODAY Getting people to talk about their mental health and emotions has always been difficult. Getting people to [...]
Brevard Family Partnership, Truth Revealed International Ministries of Palm Bay partner in Open Table pilot project
Brevard Family Partnership, long known for its work in foster care as the lead child–welfare agency in the county, has formed a unique partnership with [...]
A New Year, A Meaningful Gift
Melbourne, FL - 1/5/21 Brevard Family Partnership started 2021 off with a great celebration as Mike and Brenna Hoffman of Florida Bulb and Ballast donated [...]
Brevard Government and Brevard Family Partnership Team up to Expand System of Care for Youth
Melbourne, FL - 10/14/2020 Local government and Brevard Family Partnership are working together in the Brevard Behavioral Health Expansion project. The project provides services to [...]
Grant Helps Brevard Family Partnership Assist More Families With Mental Health Issues
Melbourne, FL - 10/13/2020 Through a partnership with Brevard Family Partnership, Brevard County is creating the Brevard Behavioral Health Expansion (BBHE) Project funded by a [...]
Brevard County Government/Brevard Family Partnership Team Up On Behavioral Health Project
Contact: Tracy Pellegrino National Center for Innovation and Excellence 2301 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Ste. 104 Melbourne, FL 32935 Phone: 321-752-4650 tracy.pellegrino@ncfie.org BREVARD COUNTY, FL. [...]
Part II of Hometown News’ Article on Youth Advocacy in our System of Care
MELBOURNE, FL – 09/11/2020 Two young adults were honored with Outstanding Youth Awards for their advocacy efforts in the foster care system. John Watson and [...]