Florida FAPA

06/05/2026

Florida’s Children First is holding their annual Legislature Update next week. Now that the Florida Legislative Session has ended, this is a great time to learn about changes that will impact the child welfare system.

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05/29/2026

Don't miss out on your chance to order some great Florida FAPA merchandise to pick up at the Florida FAPA 30th Annual Education Conference! This is your last chance to order and have the items ready for you to pick up at Conference. Don't worry though, you can still have items shipped to your home for a small fee.

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05/28/2026

Thank you to Big Bend Community Based Care for their support as a CBC Member this year!

05/21/2026

Support is always within reach. The Florida 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress.

Learn more >>> 988FloridaLifeline.com

05/19/2026

Every child in foster care deserves stability, dignity, and a community that shows up. And the truth is, you don’t have to be a foster parent to make a real impact. Here are meaningful ways anyone can support kids, families, and youth in care:

💙You can offer respite care or babysit.
💙You can mentor a teen or support youth aging out.
💙You can donate essentials or help stock care closets.
💙You can sponsor extracurriculars or create comfort/sensory kits.
💙You can provide meals or help with household needs.
💙You can volunteer as a GAL advocate or raise awareness.
💙You can donate or volunteer at a local child welfare nonprofit.
💙You can host holiday drives or run a school supply drive.
💙You can offer professional skills: tutoring, therapy, haircuts, photography, car repair, and more.

There’s a role for everyone. Choose one. Show up. Change a life.

05/16/2026

Don’t miss out! We still have a number of Adult and NexGen Scholarships available through our Raffle, so enter today!

Reminder that winners are responsible for their own travel, hotel rooms and meals not included with the Conference.

Can’t wait to see you at the Florida FAPA 30th Annual Education Conference!!

Florida FAPA Annual Education Conference: 30 Years of Love, Learning, Legacy Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14 at Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks Resort The 2026 Florida FAPA Annual Education Conference is quickly approaching and we have some Scholarships available for adoptive families, as s...

05/15/2026

Let’s see if Florida can step up to have a home for every child that enters care! With the number of foster homes down 24% in the last year, if you’ve ever considered fostering, now is a great time to open your hearts and homes to children from hard places.

Not sure where to start? Just post your questions and we can help guide you on your journey!

RFK Jr. and HHS have announced a new challenge rewarding the states with the highest home-to-child ratio for foster children.

RFK Jr: “Let’s increase the number of homes.”

“Let’s reduce the number of children in need.”

“Let’s create a country where we have more homes waiting for kids than kids waiting for homes.”

05/14/2026

Nine states have ended the “orphan tax” in the last six months! These states join 13 others who have ended the practice.

Now, 22 states preserve Social Security survivor benefits intended for foster youth who have lost a parent.

ACF is urging the remaining governors do the right thing and stop balancing their budgets on the backs of orphaned children.

MORE: https://acf.gov/media/press/2025/states-are-diverting-earned-social-security

05/13/2026

We are excited to share some details about our Conference Keynote Speaker who will address us during our Saturday General Session at this years Florida FAPA 30th Annual Education Conference.