Tuition Exemption: Know Your Rights
In March, 2016, the Board of the Governors of the Florida State University System realized the need to revise its Regulation that limited the use
We believe that all children have the right to food, clothing, housing, education, medical care, property and personal privacy.
Florida’s laws, policies and practices respect, prioritize and protect children and youth impacted by the child welfare, juvenile justice, and disability systems.
In March, 2016, the Board of the Governors of the Florida State University System realized the need to revise its Regulation that limited the use
Which children are supposed to get attorneys? Why – and what are they supposed to do? Since 2014, Florida law (§39.01305) has required the court…
A study by the Department of Health & Human Services reveals lax controls and missing records for children prescribed powerful medications within Florida’s child welfare
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Florida’s Children First (FCF), Florida’s premiere statewide advocacy organization focused on protecting the rights of children of youth in the foster care system, is proud
Adoption attorney Maria Bates, members of Florida Youth SHINE, and an adoptive mom will explore the importance of maintaining connections to birth family for youth adopted from state care. The session will prepare participants to facilitate…
Florida’s 2023 Legislative Session resulted in the passage of bills that will have a significant impact on Florida’s child welfare system…
Geori Seldine Your Turn, Tallahassee Democrat Juli 14, 2023 at 5:11 a.m. The Florida Legislature has passed several laws intended to protect and benefit
By SUN SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD | Sun Sentinel June 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The Florida Legislature has passed several laws to benefit children in foster
by Troy Myers Tue, June 20th 2023, 11:25 AM EDT WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Senate Bill 272, named the “Nancy C. Detert Champion for
By KYLE JOHNSON | PUBLISHED: June 2, 2023 at 2:20 p.m. | UPDATED: June 2, 2023 at 2:20 p.m. If you’re a kid in foster care, can you
Florida’s Children First and Florida Youth SHINE are growing and we’re looking to add to our team of passionate advocates. We are hiring for the
The relentless advocacy of Florida Youth SHINE (FYS), a statewide advocacy organization run by and for youth who are or were in Florida’s child welfare system, paid
A bill recently passed in the Florida Legislature could help address a key shortfall highlighted in a new national report about foster youth ages 14
SEE VIDEO ORLANDO, Fla. – In the last 2 decades, seven of Florida’s 67 counties have handled their own investigations into child abuse and neglect,